Exercise isn’t all about weight loss. Researchers studying the effects of exercise find that it affects the body down to the subcellular level.
Two types of tests are used to diagnose heart disease and risk of heart attack. The first determines if a blockage in the heart’s arteries is affecting blood flow. If the answer is yes, a second type is done to pinpoint the location of the blockage.
In the sleep disorder called sleep apnea, sleep is interrupted many times a night. Sleep apnea appears to increase the risk of developing or dying from heart disease. Several treatments are available to halt sleep apnea and restore better sleep.
Diagnosing a heart attack requires a blood test for troponin, plus symptoms or evidence of heart attack on an ECG or imaging test. There are six different types of heart attack, each of which may be treated differently.
Believing outdated ideas about heart disease and its risk factors can be dangerous. Myth busting can help you plan the best path to a healthy heart.
My doctor recently diagnosed my father with a COPD exacerbation. What is this? How can it be prevented from happening again?
Olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet. Does “extra-virgin” offer special heart benefits beyond what regular olive oil can do?
I know that sometimes a fatty liver can lead to cirrhosis. What about liver cancer? Does drinking alcohol make a difference?
Before having any medical imaging test, such as a CT scan or x-ray, a woman should ask her doctor how the test will be used to guide her treatment and whether the benefits outweigh the risks.