Over 500 additional deaths a week involving heart diseases have been recorded in England since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has said. Based on data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, the BHF revealed in a report (pdf) that, since February 2020, there has been a total of 96,540…

The cause of death for Ray Liotta—the tough-guy actor who starred in “Goodfellas” and “Field of Dreams”—has been revealed one year after he died in the Dominican Republic, according to a report. He was 67 at the time of his death. According to documents from the country obtained by TMZ, Liotta’s death was due to…

A long-time friend of mine suddenly died of a heart attack while using the bathroom at home. I wondered—what caused his heart attack and why did it come on so suddenly and viciously? How should we deal with this disease? Can diet help us to reduce the risk of heart disease? My friend was a…

The human body is designed to adjust its core body temperature and keep us warm whenever the ambient temperature drops. This automatic adjustment, however, can be more arduous for people with heart disease. If a person is unaware of having a heart problem or the problem is untreated, it can become life-threatening. The heart needs…

Walnuts can help prevent cardiovascular disease, as further confirmed by a new study published in Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases. Young people who eat walnuts regularly are more likely to maintain better physical health in middle age, less likely to be obese, nd have a lower risk of contracting cardiovascular disease, researchers found. In traditional Chinese…

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, the WHO estimates about 17.9 million people die from it each year. However, it is found that eating the right foods within the daily diet can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. We consolidate here the 10 types of food that are recommended by nutritionists…

A massive new study spotlights the toll methamphetamine use may take on heart health, suggesting men, people with kidney disease and those with high blood pressure are especially at risk. The findings, published Monday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, indicated people who used meth faced a 32% overall increased risk for cardiovascular…

The Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) genetic study on oats has shown why oats could be the answer for most people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance. “We discovered that oats have fewer of the proteins that correspond to gluten in wheat, causing an immune reaction from people with coeliac disease,” said ECU Prof. Michelle Colgrave…

Article by Zayda Torres We live a lifestyle where “I’m very busy” is a common everyday phrase. We run from one place to another, we have appointments, events and jobs that demand that we be at full capacity. We already know that the lack of physical exercise in addition to causing significant damage to our cardiovascular system,…