News and Features Related to Heart Disease
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Heart Disease Treatment Costs May Triple in Next 20 Years
Jan. 24, 2011 -- The costs of treating heart disease are expected to triple by the year 2030, creating an “enormous financial burden” for millions of Americans, the American Heart Association says in a new policy statement. The tab for treating heart disease will rise to $545 billion over the next 2
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Alcohol May Raise Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm
Jan. 17, 2011 -- People who regularly drink a lot of alcohol are more likely to develop a life-threatening irregular heart rhythm, called atrial fibrillation, than nondrinkers, according to a new study. Atrial fibrillation is a common type of irregular heart rhythm. Typically, it causes episodes of
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Worsening Depression Raises Death Risk in Heart Failure Patients
Jan. 19, 2011 -- Worsening depression in patients with heart failure more than doubles their risk of hospitalization or death, according to a team of researchers from Duke University. Depression is common among patients with heart failure and has a profound effect on their overall cardiovascular hea
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5-a-Day ‘Not Enough’ Fruits and Vegetables
Jan. 18, 2011 -- We’re all urged to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, but new research finds eight servings may be needed to cut the risk of dying from heart disease. The diet and lifestyles of more than 300,000 people across eight countries in Europe found that people who ate at lea
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2 Genes May Be Linked to Heart Disease
Jan. 14, 2011 -- Investigators have identified two new genes associated with heart disease that could lead to better ways of recognizing those at risk and preventing heart attacks in some. The findings also suggest that people with type O blood have some natural protection against heart attacks, eve
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Healthy Hearts in Mediterranean Lands? Maybe Not
Jan. 13, 2011 -- For years, the Mediterranean diet, well-known for its heart-healthy effects, has evoked images of dining tables laden with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, red wine, and a splash of olive oil -- with those who follow the diet protected against heart attacks and other cardiovascular
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Sitting for Too Long Is Bad for Your Health
Jan. 12, 2011 -- We all know that regular exercise is good for our health and too much sitting isn’t ideal. Now a new study suggests it’s not just the length of time we spend sitting down but the number of times we get up during that time that can influence our health. The study, published online in
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At-Home Genetic Tests: Little Benefit, Little Risk
Jan. 12, 2011 -- The marketing for controversial at-home genetics kits claim to empower users with the information they need to take steps to improve their health. But a new study suggests that, in the short term at least, the tests have little impact on behavior. Known as direct-to-consumer genetic
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NSAID Pain Relievers Raise Heart Risks
Jan. 12, 2011 -- A new study weighs in on the debate over the relative safety of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), commonly used to treat joint and muscle aches and pain. The study, published online in the BMJ, concludes that NSAIDs significantly increase the risk of cardiovascula
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Too Much TV, Computer Time May Hurt the Heart
Jan. 10, 2011 -- Hours spent lounging in front of a computer or television may hurt the heart, a new study shows. The study shows that adults who averaged more than two hours sitting in front of a television or computer screen that was not related to their job or schoolwork had roughly twice the ris
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