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?
Manche Menschen glauben, dass ihr Herz gesund bleibt, wenn sie Sport treiben, fettige Speisen meiden und Rotwein trinken. Stimmt das? Sehen wir uns einige der Mythen über die Herzgesundheit an.
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.
Viele Menschen, die mit Herzproblemen zu kämpfen haben, wünschen sich, sie hätten ihren Lebensstil früher geändert, um ein gesünderes Leben zu führen. Hier sind zehn Schritte, die Sie für ein gesundes Herz unternehmen können.
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.
Die Überwachung Ihrer Herzfrequenz kann nicht nur Ihr Herz schützen, sondern auch Ihr Training viel effektiver gestalten. Ich sage Ihnen, wie und warum!
Ein Lipidprofil ist ein Screening-Bluttest, der bei der Diagnose von Arteriosklerose und der Vorhersage des Herzinfarktrisikos hilft.
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.
"Ich bin an Covid-19 erkrankt und kann jetzt kaum noch gehen." "Ich kriege kaum Luft, sogar wenn ich in den zweiten Stock gehe." "Ich kann keinen Sport treiben." "Nachdem ich das Coronavirus hatte, bin ich immer schlecht gelaunt." Diese und andere Klagen kommen von fast allen, die sich mit dem Coronavirus infiziert haben, auch wenn es nur eine leichte Form ist. Warum ist das so und wie kann man sich so schnell wie möglich davon erholen?
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)?
Engineers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a powerful ultrasound sensor system for visualizing the heart, which works even during active movement.
Es gibt keine Heilung für die Alzheimer-Krankheit. Forscher auf der ganzen Welt versuchen seit Jahrzehnten, einen Weg zur Bekämpfung dieser verheerenden Krankheit zu finden, von der allein in den Vereinigten Staaten mehr als 5,5 Millionen Menschen betroffen sind. Gregory Thatcher, Professor für medizinische Wissenschaften an der Universität von Arizona, hat eine Studie veröffentlicht, die bei der Behandlung der Alzheimer-Krankheit und des Diabetes mellitus Typ 2 (DM2) neue Wege beschreitet.