Terrifying Aspirin and Heart Attack Connection

Terrifying Aspirin and Heart Attack Connection

Doctors have long been prescribing aspirin as a blood thinner to anyone at risk of heart disease. But does it really help? This has never been rigorously researched. A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine attempts to answer these questions. And...
How Exercising Causes Heart Attack And Stroke

How Exercising Causes Heart Attack And Stroke

Diet and exercise: those are the two things you have always been told to do to prevent strokes and heart attacks, along with lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Slow down! According to a new study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, exercising can actually...
Alcohol and Heart Health: Weird Conclusion

Alcohol and Heart Health: Weird Conclusion

Until now, numerous studies have examined the relationship between alcohol consumption and heart disease risk, with scientists achieving relatively little agreement. Some say that drinking is good, while others promote abstinence, and a few even suggest heavy...
Cardiovascular Health Determined By This Midlife Factor

Cardiovascular Health Determined By This Midlife Factor

We know that good physical fitness is important for cardiovascular health. But as we get older, many people have more difficulty working out and keeping in shape. Fortunately, according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry, having good fitness at older ages may...