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06/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Coffee and tea can keep your heart healthy…but only if you drink in moderation

If you happen to have irregular heartbeats, chances are your healthcare provider will tell you to skip caffeinated drinks. But a new review by Australian researchers suggested that these drinks are safe for people with abnormal heart rhythms. Coffee and tea can even lower the prevalence of arrhythmia, according to an article on Medical Xpress. […]

05/14/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Eat more dark chocolate to resolve irregular heartbeats

Chocolate lovers, rejoice: A study published in the journal Heart has found that eating moderate amounts of chocolate can reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), a life-threatening form of irregular heartbeat. Scientists at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, together with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Aalborg University, and the Danish Cancer Society‘s Institute of […]

05/03/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Anti-inflammatory drugs make your heart beat faster… and it’s not out of love

Most people think that popping medication for every instance of pain is helpful – until it’s not, based on a study conducted in Taiwan. In this study, researchers found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) could increase the likelihood of complications related to the heart. NSAIDs are used to block the production of prostaglandins, which are […]

03/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

More than concussions: Football players also face increased cardiovascular risks, according to study

Data presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 67th Annual Scientific Session revealed that football players develop “structural changes in the heart and face an elevated risk of heart rhythm disorders later in life.” Even though earlier studies have determined similarly increased rates of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in endurance athletes like long-distance runners, this study […]

12/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Atrial fibrillation may be caused by stress: Research shows yoga improves quality of life for sufferers by lowering heart rate, blood pressure

Atrial fibrillation is a cardiac rhythm disorder marked by the rapid and irregular beating of the atrium. Currently, there is no known cure for this condition, while management focuses on relief and prevention. Yet a study from 2016 has uncovered a new method of dealing with the symptoms of this condition: yoga. As reported by […]

11/07/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Men have higher risk of heart attack earlier than women when overweight; new study finds

A new study finds that men are more likely to suffer from a heart attack 10 years earlier than women when overweight or obese, as reported by The Daily Mail. The researchers from the University Heart Center in Hamburg, Germany examined nearly 80,000 people from four past research, all of which have an average age […]

07/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

New study finds that the longer hours you work, the greater your risk of serious heart problems

Working long hours isn’t just tiresome, it may actually shorten your lifespan. A recent study published in the European Heart Journal has put forth some shocking figures: working for more than 55 hours a week may raise your chances of developing a serious heart condition — such as atrial fibrillation or irregular, rapid heart rate […]

02/10/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Vitamin C is a powerful heart healer, especially after surgery

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia which can be triggered by various stressful events. About 30 percent of people who have undergone a cardiac operation suffer from post-operative AF afterward. There are a lot of drugs available to treat the condition; however, they come with a host of adverse side effects […]

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