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Mar 24, 2015 01:50 AM EDT

Secondhand Smoke Increases Children's Risk Of Heart Disease Later In Life

New findings published in the journal Circulation show that children who are exposed to their parents' secondhand smoke are at double the risk of developing heart disease later in life.

Mar 16, 2015 12:05 AM EDT

Minimally Invasive Valve Replacement Helps Elderly Aortic Stenosis Patients Live Longer

New findings published in The Lancet show that elderly patients who were once considered too frail or sick for aortic valve replacement surgery are living longer and better quality of life after following a minimally invasive surgery when compared to those who did not undergo the same surgery.

Mar 06, 2015 04:11 PM EST

Have A Sense Of Meaning? It Protects Your Heart, Science Shows

New findings presented on March 6 at the American Heart Association's EPI/Lifestyle 2015 Scientific Sessions in Baltimore found that this could lower risk of heart disease and even stroke.

Mar 03, 2015 06:37 PM EST

Alzheimer's Risk Higher If Poor Heart Function's Involved

A new study published in the journal Circulation found that dementia and Alzheimer's disease patients were two to three times more likely to develop significant memory loss during a follow-up period if they had poor heart function.

Mar 02, 2015 11:48 PM EST

Drinking Coffee May Help Prevent Clogged Arteries

There's not doubt that coffee is a controversial, caffeinated beverage. There are both good and bad things to drinking this drink. Yet a new study published in the journal Heart show us that drinking at least three cups of coffee a day could help reduce the risk of clogged arteries.

Feb 05, 2015 05:59 PM EST

CPR Depth And Rate Of Compression Could Influence Optimal Chances For Survival

Recent findings published in the journal Circulation and Critical Care Medicine show that contrary to popular believe, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compressions deeper than 5.5 centimeters - about two inches - resulted in decreased survival, possibly because of collateral damage to other inte...

Feb 02, 2015 10:51 AM EST

February Is American Heart Month: Here's What You Need To Know

Heart disease is oftentimes thought of as a problem that primarily plaques men. Yet more and more women are being diagnosed with with the health problem every year.

Jan 07, 2015 04:30 PM EST

An Avocado A Day Keeps Your Heart 'A-Ok'

Love avocados? Here's a heart healthy excuse to eat one every day.

Dec 19, 2014 02:26 PM EST

Holiday Heart Attacks: Here's Why You Should Steer Clear Of Stress

The holidays are a great time to relax and have fun with family. However, they can also be tremendously stressful. Buying gifts, making food and socializing can be very exhausting. Now, researchers are linking Christmas and New Years to an increased risk of heart attack.

Dec 11, 2014 11:35 AM EST

'Heart In A Box' Could Change The Future Of Organ Transplants

Australian surgeons have discovered how to revive hearts with a revolutionary transplant surgery.

Nov 17, 2014 01:05 PM EST

Electronic Monitoring Device Helps Heart Patients Monitor Their Salt Intake

Could an electronic monitoring device actually help determine how much salt heart failure patients are consuming? Recent findings presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014 are investigating alternatives to bring less sodium into struggling families' homes.

Oct 02, 2014 12:21 AM EDT