Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the western world. Nutrition, exercise and medication are often assumed as the best method for reducing a person’s chance of a heart attack. However, in recent years what the medical community agrees on what constitutes as “heart healthy” food has changed. So too are the benefits of rigorous exercise and cardiovascular medications such as aspirin are now being challenged. Fortunately, there are other viable options for heart disease patients that have stood the test of time. The Next frontier New research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests, in concert with
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It’s easy to dismiss the couple of extra pounds that you put on over vacation. But over the years, that type of weight gain can cause serious damage to your heart. The Research New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests small weight gains alter the function and structure of the heart. This increases a person’s future risk of heart failure. Firstly, 1,262 adults with-out heart disease or any condition that may lead to heart disease were followed for seven years. Secondly, at the start and end of the study, MRI scans of the heart were
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