Tag Archives: heart disease
The Length of DNA Can Indicate Life Span
New research shows that the length of strands of DNA can predict life expectancy in humans. The study examined 3,500 patients with heart disease. Researchers found that they could accurately predict a person’s life span based on the length of their DNA and the length of the caps, or telomeres, on the end of chromosomes. Chromosomes get shorter with age … [ Read more ]
Genetic Mutation Found To Cause Heart Disease
Heart disease affects 1.5 million Americans. Recent findings have determined that a genetic mutation causes the production of a type of harmful cholesterol called Lp(a). This cholesterol can cause aortic stenosis which narrows the primary valve through which blood flows from the heart to the rest of the body. This research can help doctors screen for this genetic mutation in … [ Read more ]
Thinning Hair And Aging Face Can Signal Heart Problems
A new study from Denmark reports that people with visible signs of aging on their faces may show that they are suffering from an aging heart, too. The study focused on signs of aging that included baldness, yellow fatty deposits around the eyes, earlobe creases and other signs as a means of predicting a person’s risk of heart disease. The … [ Read more ]
Sitting for Prolonged Periods Ups Risk for Diabetes, Heart Disease, Death by Over 90 Percent
A new study from researchers in the United Kingdom has found that sitting for long periods of time can put people’s health at risk. When researchers compared people who spent the greatest amount of time sitting with those who spent the lowest amount, they found a 112 percent elevated risk of diabetes, a 147 percent elevated risk of heart disease, … [ Read more ]
San Francisco Rated As Number One City For Heart Health
Men’s Health magazine recently graded the best and worst cities for heart health in the USA. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in this country and every year, more than 500,000 people suffer from heart attacks. Aside from the winner, San Francisco, Aurora, Colorado, Seattle, Washington and Austin, Texas ranked high. The worst cities included Tulsa, Oklahoma, Cleveland, … [ Read more ]
Working More Than 8 Hours A Day Increases Risk Of Heart Disease
Beware workaholics! Scientists conducted a meta analysis of data collected over the past 50 years and found that people who work over eight hours a day increase their risk of heart disease by 80%! The combination of stress and an unhealthy diet work in tandem to raise blood pressure and increase strain on the heart. The collections of data originated … [ Read more ]
Alzheimer’s Disease Linked With Gum Disease
A new study from the University of California reports that elderly people who brush their teeth regularly may lower their chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This bacteria leads to harmful inflammation and has been tied to several diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. This study found that patients suffering from Alzheimer’s tended to have more gum disease related … [ Read more ]
Sugary Drinks Can Lead To Diabetes, Heart Disease and Hypertension
European scientist, Dr. Hans-Peter Kubis, recently completed a study on the affects of carbonated drinks on the human body. His findings suggest that these commonly consumed beverages are extremely dangerous and are linked to chronic health conditions like heart disease, hypertension and even liver failure! According to Dr. Kubis, our consumption of soft drinks has increased from 10 gallons per … [ Read more ]
US Adults Report Increase In Chronic Health Conditions
The number of American middle aged adults who suffer from more than one chronic health condition, which is classified as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, kidney disease and others, has risen since the year 2000. In 2010, roughly 20% of middle aged adults had two chronic conditions, while 50% of adults over 65 years old reported suffering from at … [ Read more ]
High Protein, Low Carb Diets Linked To Heart Disease?
A study published in the British Medical Journal claims that women who maintain the Atkins-style diet of low carbohydrates and high protein, are at a significantly greater risk for heart disease and stroke. The study followed over 40,000 Swedish women for a year and then followed up fifteen years later. There is some argument that the benefits gained from losing … [ Read more ]
