Articles for Tag: "heart disease"

Long work hours linked to life-threatening illnesses 
Long work hours linked to life-threatening illnesses
New research indicates health risks increase dramatically when women work more than 50 hours a week.
Midlife fitness reduces risk of stroke later in life 
Midlife fitness reduces risk of stroke later in life
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. New research shows physical activity in midlife could pay big dividends.
Can a nightmare cause a heart attack? 
Can a nightmare cause a heart attack?
For some people with risk factors, nightmares could pose a very real health hazard.
Many heart failure patients don’t return to work 
Many heart failure patients don’t return to work
A cardiologist weighs in on premature retirement and a study that reveals one in three won’t work again.
Major misconception about number one killer of U.S. women  Featured
Major misconception about number one killer of U.S. women
Confusion persists as many overestimate the risk of breast cancer while underestimating that of heart disease.
Health benefits of drinking cranberry juice 
Health benefits of drinking cranberry juice
Consider this drink to lower the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
New technology allows heart patients to undergo procedure without missing a beat 
New technology allows heart patients to undergo procedure without missing a beat
The latest option to replace aortic valves.