Category: heart disease

Third-Most Popular Supplement: Why Are People Taking It?

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is the third-most consumed supplement, yet many people don’t realize how clinically effective it really is. Although it’s not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a treatment or preventative drug, several new studies show that taking CoQ10 supplements may help address several chronic health conditions, including atrial fibrillation (AFib),…


High Blood Pressure Is a Silent Killer, but Experts Said Australia Is Not Doing Enough to Tackle It

Australia should not discount the danger of high blood pressure, which is the main culprit behind most death and disease in the country, a group of Australia’s leading experts has warned. While just over one in five adults–more than four million Australians–have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, researchers found that many of them…


High Blood Pressure Is a Silent Killer, but Experts Say Australia Is Not Doing Enough

Australia should not discount the danger of high blood pressure, which is the main culprit behind most death and disease in the country, a group of Australia’s leading experts has warned. While just over one in five adults–more than four million Australians–have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, researchers found that many of them…


COVID-19 Delays Treatment, Worsens Outcomes for Heart and Stroke Patients: Survey

Canadians suffering from heart disease and stroke are facing delays in diagnosis and treatment due to the ongoing disruptive impacts of the pandemic on Canada’s health care system, according to a new survey of health care professionals and researchers. The national survey, sponsored by the Heart & Stroke Foundation and released Oct. 19, found that 9 out…


US Task Force Recommends Against Low-Dose Aspirin for Adults 60 and Over

A U.S. government-funded task force for the first time recommended against the use of low-dose aspirin as a preventative measure against heart disease in adults over the age of 60. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPTF) issued its draft recommendation on Oct. 12, stating that the use of the drug “has no net benefit”…


Spider Venom Could Be the Miracle Cure for Heart Attacks

Research has found that the venom of spiders—occasionally the cause of seizures and even death—could actually be life-saving for those suffering from heart disease. Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death in the world. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, nearly 60,000 Australians suffer a heart attack every year, with heart…


Raw Honey: A Natural Sweetener With Health Benefits

Consuming honey, nature’s sweet gift freely given through the work and movement of honeybees, gets sweeter in light of its wide-ranging health benefits. If you reach for honey for your cup of freshly brewed tea or to sweeten your homemade desserts, you may already know that science favors honey for its wholesome health benefits versus…


10 Lifestyle Changes Linked to Lower Blood Pressure Without Medication

If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you may not know that you can make some easy lifestyle changes to help reduce your risk of heart disease. Before turning to medication, you should manage high blood pressure—which is also known as hypertension—through diet and exercise. By successfully following a healthy lifestyle, you may…


Healthy Sleep Habits Cut Risk of Heart Failure Nearly in Half

Making small changes to promote healthy sleep can dramatically improve your health and longevity, including leading to a 42 percent lower risk of heart failure, finds a new study. The new findings add to growing research linking sleep habits with heart health. A healthy sleep pattern for most people, at least in terms of heart…


Diagnosed With Diabetes? Pay Attention to Your Heart

Type 2 diabetes raises your odds of developing heart disease, so it is imperative to start paying attention to your heart health immediately if you have a diabetes diagnosis. Even those who have prediabetes are at risk and should be focusing on a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle. Prediabetes is a result of poor blood sugar levels…