Experiencing common emotion could raise heart attack risk – study

Experiencing common emotion could raise heart attack risk – study

Brief surges in anger could raise people’s risk of suffering a heart attack, new research suggests. In new findings published on Wednesday, scientists found that humans’ flashes of fury can temporarily damage blood vessels’ ability to dilate properly, which is thought to to be critical in preventing arteries from hardening. The research, published in the Journal … Read more

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare

WASHINGTON — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening light together knock your body clock out of whack — which means daylight saving … Read more

Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients

Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients

The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, which has helped millions of Americans shed pounds, can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity, federal regulators said Friday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change requested by … Read more

Why Nausea Is The 1 Heart Attack Sign You Shouldn’t Ignore

Why Nausea Is The 1 Heart Attack Sign You Shouldn’t Ignore

In a recent segment on the “Today” show, Chantrise Holliman, a mother, wife and heart health educator based in Georgia, shared the story of her heart attack and what seemed like the fairly benign symptoms that accompanied it. Holliman experienced nausea, vomiting and mild chest pressure. The first two symptoms ― which aren’t commonly associated … Read more

MP who survived a heart attack at 47 spotted the signs before it was too late

MP who survived a heart attack at 47 spotted the signs before it was too late

Dean Russell, 47, ended up in hospital after feeling a “slow burn” in his chest last August. Most people believe that a heart attack means you will keel over in pain but that is not always the case, he said. The Watford MP also told the Express: “I was one minute away from my house … Read more

Brazilian Weight Loss Influencer Mila De Jesus Dies At 35 After Suspected Heart Attack

Brazilian Weight Loss Influencer Mila De Jesus Dies At 35 After Suspected Heart Attack

The weight loss influencer leaves behind her husband and four children from a previous marriage. 35-year-old Brazilian-born influencer Mila De Jesus, who rose to fame after going through major weight loss surgery, died on January 12 after suffering from a suspected cardiac arrest. It’s unclear what led to her cardiac episode.  According to the New … Read more

New study shows exact times you should eat meals to avoid heart attacks and strokes

New study shows exact times you should eat meals to avoid heart attacks and strokes

According to new data, people can reduce their risk of heart attacks or strokes by making changes to their habits – including when they eat their meals. Scientists say the modern lifestyle has led to specific bad eating habits such as eating dinner later or skipping breakfast – said by many to be the most … Read more