Tag: heart attack
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Cleveland Clinic Study Finds Artificial Sweetener Is Linked to Higher Rates of Heart Attack and Stroke
New research from the global health system Cleveland Clinic shows that erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The findings were published this week in Nature Medicine. Artificial sweetener can elevate your risk for a cardiac event Researchers studied over 4,000 people in the U.S. and…
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The Road To Longevity May Be Paved In Coffee
Whenever we read research backing up our coffee-drinking habits, we’re eager to publish it. I mean, who doesn’t love coffee? If you don’t have a daily cup, then you may want to change your mind after reading the latest research. The research was published on the 27th of September 2022 in the European Journal of…
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Can You Recover From Broken Heart Syndrome?
This past week, Broken Heart Syndrome trended on Twitter after Joe Garcia, the husband of recently slain teacher Irma Garcia, in Uvalde Texas, reportedly died of a ‘broken heart’. The couple were childhood sweethearts. Doctors say death from grief is rare, but real. Here’s what you need to know about stress-induced cardiomyopathy, also known as…
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The Doctors Challenging The Great Cholesterol Myth
We spoke to Jonny Bowden, Ph.D. CNS, about his latest book, The Great Cholesterol Myth, Revised and Expanded, co-authored with leading US cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, MD. An updated version of a first edition, it includes fascinating new research and clinical findings around heart health and cholesterol. Timely, not just because we’re living amid a global…
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Some Daytime Napping Is Good For You, But Beware Weekend Dozing
A new study has found that occasional daytime napping is good for your longevity. Naps taken twice a week (only) could lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes. But beware the weekend nap and taking a daytime nap every day. Dozing off too often may not be as healthy as we all hope. This…
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Heart Health: 9 Science-Backed Ways To Protect Your Ticker
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Heart Health: How To Make The Perfect Heart Attack
Heart attacks are the most common cause of death. Do you worry a lot about all the vast amounts of heart information on a daily basis? The one that constantly reminds you of how bad different foods and different activities are for your health? Well, I do, and I am a doctor. Take heart attacks,…
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Your Blood Pressure Explained And When To Worry
Your blood pressure reading measures the amount of blood forced through your veins pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. Most of the time, these readings only make sense to a health professional. So what does it mean when you are told you have low blood pressure or pre-hypertension and when should you begin…