Articles for Tag: "coronary heart disease"

How to say ‘aloha’ to a healthy heart  Featured
How to say ‘aloha’ to a healthy heart
How the Hawaiian lifestyle could help you prevent heart disease.
This genetic condition can affect your cholesterol  Featured
This genetic condition can affect your cholesterol
About 1 out of 250 adults in the US have it and usually don’t know.
Why modern life is a risk factor for early death 
Why modern life is a risk factor for early death
Life since the industrial revolution has been more cushy, but are there benefits to our forebearers’ way of life? A physician weighs in on a surprising new study.
New absorbable heart stent used to treat coronary heart disease 
New absorbable heart stent used to treat coronary heart disease
Until now, stents were made of metal. A new device dissolves over a two to three year time period.
How your ethnicity impacts heart disease risk 
How your ethnicity impacts heart disease risk
A new study says that different racial and ethnic backgrounds may have a lower risk for coronary heart disease.
How your health impacts your sleep 
How your health impacts your sleep
A new study says conditions such as diabetes and obesity can interrupt normal sleep cycles and have a negative impact on your health.
Is high intensity training good for heart patients? 
Is high intensity training good for heart patients?
Contrary to popular belief, a high-intensity workout may actually be beneficial for patients with heart disease.