The “step test”: If you can complete this simple 60-second test, it means you’re heart is in good shape
The step test is a great approximation of cardiovascular fitness at one point in time.
Tag: heart disease
As many as 1 in 5 COVID-19 patients experience life-threatening heart complications. Here’s why
A new study explores why the virus attacks the heart.
Gene mutation may explain why humans are so prone to heart attacks
Scientists dial in on some factors that make people prone to heart attacks.
Viagra-like drug might be effective agaist heart failure
Some drugs designed to treat certain conditions can accidentally work for other diseases.
Just one daily sugary drink is enough to dramatically increase your risk of premature death
The risk of early death linked with drinking sugary drinks was more pronounced among women.
Two or more diet sodas a day may increase risk of stroke
More and more evidence suggests that zero-calorie drinks may be just as bad as sugary ones.
Most Americans aren’t really healthy, study finds
Unfortunately... not so many good news this time.
Lead exposure might be responsible for 10 times more premature deaths than previously thought
Scientists have discovered that nearly 412,000 yearly deaths in the US can be attributed to lead contamination.
Scientists successfully undo cocaine-induced cardiovascular damage in mice
Modulating a cocaine pathway dramatically reduced heart damage in mice on cocaine.
Valentine’s Day Special: The Broken Heart Syndrome
Scientists think is that it's triggered by powerful emotional and physical stressors.
Working graveyard shifts puts your heart at risk
Those who work odd hours in shifts risk heart complications.
Decade-long study shows how air pollution is killing you
A decade-long study of thousands of Americans has found direct evidence of how air pollution causes heart disease. The link ...
Your hand shake is an indicator of your heart’s health
You can find out a lot about a man by his handshake - about his personality, his feelings towards you, ...
Shorter people are more likely to get heart disease – every inch counts
The same genes that are responsible for height have been linked to heart disease as well, according to British researchers ...
Heart Disease affects Urban and Rural Dwellers Alike
According to a study from Women's College Hospital and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES), Canada, it doesn't matter ...
Healthy habits dramatically reduce risk of dementia, diabetes and heart disease
A study which monitored the health habits of 2,235 men over a 35-year period has found that exercise significantly reduces ...