Cardiovascular health : Science World Report

Jun 11, 2015 04:37 PM EDT

Some Heartburn Drugs Might Actually Increase Heart Attack Risk

New findings published in the journal PLOS ONE reveal that people prescribed the antacid known as proton pump inhibitors are more likely to experience a heart attack when compared to those not on the medication.

Mar 03, 2015 07:20 AM EST

Want to Improve Your Heart Health? Go Nuts--Peanuts, That Is

As long as you're not allergic, you may want to consider adding peanuts to your diet. Scientists have found that eating peanuts may be a simple way to lower your risk of dying from a heart attack.

Feb 24, 2015 11:43 AM EST

Some Time In The Sauna May Reduce Your Risk Of Cardiac, All-Cause Mortality

A sauna can certainly make you sweat. Yet did you know that men who regularly hit the sauna can reduce their risk of fatal cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, according to recent findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Jan 10, 2015 07:10 AM EST

Optimism May Keep Your Hearth Healthy: Optimistic People Have Better Cardiovascular Health

Are you optimistic? Then you may just have a healthier heart. Scientists have found that those who have upbeat outlooks on life have significantly better cardiovascular health.

Jul 01, 2014 02:03 PM EDT

Heart Attack Risk can be Reversed with the Help of Healthier Lifestyle Choices: Study

Could heart attack risk actually be reversible?

Jun 27, 2014 01:51 PM EDT

ADHD Medications Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Issues

Doctors may use certain psychostimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Yet a recent study conducted by researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark shows that this could increase the risk of cardiovascular issues.