Sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages are the biggest contributors to a high-sugar diet, which may raise the risk of dying of heart disease. But sugar-free diet sodas aren’t necessarily a good substitute.
A minimally invasive procedure to replace a stiff, failing aortic valve offers a shorter, easier recovery than surgical replacement. Known as TAVR, it’s currently approved only for people in whom surgery is too risky, but wider use is expected soon.
Older adults who walk at a pace of at least 3 mph may have a lower risk of heart disease than those with a 2 mph pace. Those who walk at least seven blocks a day also have a lower risk than those who walk five blocks per week.
A test showed a 50% blockage in one of my major heart arteries. That sounds pretty bad to me, but the cardiologist said I didn?t need a stent. Why?
I know that sometimes people have high blood pressure only at the doctor?s office but normal blood pressure at home. But can the opposite also happen?
Swimming may be a good alternative to walking for people who find walking difficult, such as those who have achy knees, sore hips, or excess weight. Recreational or slow lap swimming counts as moderate exercise.
Having a large belly-a condition known as central obesity-may increase the risk of dying of cardiovascular disease, even if the person is not overweight.
In obstructive sleep apnea, a person’s breathing stops many times a night.These episodes can damage the inner lining of the blood vessels. Devices that keep airways open during sleep can help improve quality of life and lower cardiovascular risks.
For people prone to heart disease, monthly peer-group support meetings may help them make lifestyle changes to improve their risk factors for heart disease, such as smoking and being inactive.
In peripheral artery disease (PAD), the arteries below the heart become clogged with fatty deposits. Because the main symptom (pain in the calf, thigh, or buttocks with walking that goes away with rest) doesn’t always occur, PAD often goes unrecognized.