Cardio-Vascular

Longevity and Age Management

Carotid artery distension predicts coronary events

Ultrasound imaging is a simple, noninvasive way to detect distension of the carotid arteries - the arteries that pass through the neck to supply the brain with oxygen -- which is an independent predictor of coronary heart disease (CHD) in the elderly, French researchers report in the current issue of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. ... Continue Reading

Study unveils relationship between physical fitness, cognitive decline

Regular exercise and fitness training could help delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease in patients showing mild symptoms, a new study suggests. ... Continue Reading

Green tea protects against heart disease: study

Posted in Longevity and Age Management, Cardio-Vascular, Longevity on Mon July 14, 2008

A few cups of green tea each day may help prevent heart disease, Greek researchers said on Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Optimism beneficial for male heart health

Posted in Cardio-Vascular, Men's Health, Mental Health, Stroke on Mon July 14, 2008

Men who take an optimistic view are more likely to benefit from good heart health, new research suggests. ... Continue Reading

Mineral supplemented diet 'may reduce blood pressure'

Posted in Cardio-Vascular, Dietary Supplementation, Nutrition on Tue July 08, 2008

Increased dietary intake of minerals including potassium, magnesium and calcium could reduce the risk of high blood pressure and help manage symptoms of hypertension, a new report shows. ... Continue Reading

Blood pressure drugs 'could lower dementia risk'

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Cardio-Vascular, Medications, Neurology on Tue July 08, 2008

A new study has suggested that keeping blood pressure low during middle-age could reduce the chance of people suffering from dementia when older. ... Continue Reading

Dark chocolate helps boost body and mind

Dark chocolate can help improve overall wellbeing and contains a variety of health boosting properties, it has been claimed. ... Continue Reading

Coronary calcium levels 'can predict risk of death'

Posted in Cardio-Vascular, Death and Dying, Diagnostics on Thu July 03, 2008

A new study has demonstrated that measuring calcium deposits in the heart's arteries can serve as an indicator of mortality risk in elderly American adults. ... Continue Reading

Stents reduce the risk of heart attacks in obese people

Posted in Cardio-Vascular, Stroke, Weight and Obesity on Thu July 03, 2008

Obese people who have had stents placed in diseased arteries are less likely to have heart attacks than people of average weight, Reuters has reported. ... Continue Reading

Stem cells found to build heart tissue

Scientists conducting stem cell research at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis have demonstrated that embryonic stem cells from mice can help build the heart. ... Continue Reading

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