Hypertension is the most common disease in the world. Many people think it is impossible to avoid high blood pressure in old age. However, hypertension is also found in young people, is a consequence of another disease, and sometimes does not show up at all.
The risk of death from a heart attack was found to be almost equal in patients with severely elevated thyroxine levels and those whose levels were normal but closer to the upper limit.
Today, heart attacks in women who have not yet entered menopause are happening more often. However, the symptoms may differ from the classic heart attack — which makes diagnosis very difficult. What should be alarming?
Some people believe that if you exercise, avoid fatty foods, and drink red wine your heart will be healthy. Is this true? Let’s look at some of the myths about heart health.
People who have had a heart attack often think that their "normal" life is over and that they have only pills and various restrictions ahead of them. Is this true? And what can they expect after they leave the hospital?
It may seem that measuring blood pressure is a piece of cake, but most people do it incorrectly and therefore get incorrect results.
Many people who face heart problems wish they had changed their lifestyle earlier to lead a healthier life. Here are ten steps to take to ensure a healthy heart.
It is commonly believed that heart problems occur more often in men than in women. However, according to the American Heart Association, today heart problems occur equally between men and women. At the same time, diseases of the cardiovascular system develop differently in people of different genders. So what are the characteristics of the woman’s heart?
6:18 or 4:20? Researchers from the University of Illinois have compared the effectiveness of the two most popular intermittent fasting regimens.
Some people can stay on the treadmill for an hour, while others experience shortness of breath after climbing a few flights of stairs. Although muscle development and general physical condition play a role, the difference lies primarily in heart health.
People who regularly exercise and play sports do not wear various devices that read their heart rate just out of idle curiosity. By monitoring your heart rate you can not only protect your heart but also make your training much more effective.
Why is it important to know the ratio of "bad" and "good" cholesterol in the body? What is the atherogenicity index? Can a blood test help predict a heart attack? The answer to all of these questions can be found in the lipid profile.
Biochemistry professor Carlos Fernandez-Patron and PhD candidate Hasan Sarker of the University of Alberta, Canada, have shed light on the role of fibrinogen in regulating the body's natural defense mechanisms.
Organ transplants save thousands of lives every year, but organ donations are still a subject of debate for people. Let’s take a closer look at organ donation.
The American Heart Association presented the results of a study on the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy and its impact on the heart health of postmenopausal women. The scientists' conclusions are unambiguous: if you want to keep your heart healthy, you should not postpone taking hormones.
There are a wide variety of Omega-3 forms and dosages available on the market, which can easily lead to confusion. Here is what you should consider when selecting the best one for you.
"I got sick with Covid-19 and now I can hardly walk". "I am short of breath, even when going up to the second floor". “I cannot do any exercising”. "After I had coronavirus I am always in a bad mood". These and other complaints from almost everyone who had coronavirus, even in a mild form. Why is this happening and how to recover as quickly as possible?
Sharp pain in the sternum, choking, panic, and confusion: these heart attack signs are difficult to miss. However, the first bells often go off months before a heart attack, and people just write them off as extraneous causes. What heart attack symptoms should you pay attention to?
"I have high cholesterol, do I need to take statins?" is a question that patients often ask their doctors. The answer is complex, so let’s explore it in detail.
A heart attack can happen unexpectedly at any age. Men aged over 45 and women after 55 years are at higher risk. So, how should you act if you witness a heart attack and want to help (without doing any harm)?