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Cardiovascular diseases (350 contents)
Is it necessary to treat hypertension if it is 'only slightly elevated'?
That lifestyle and stress levels affect our health is a fact. According to estimates, more than one billion people aged between 30 and 79 suffer from hypertension worldwide, with more than half being...
Atrial fibrillation: new findings on the extent of the problem
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, reveals that...
Fear of another heart attack: how to support a loved one?
Cardiovascular diseases - including heart attacks - are among the leading causes of death in Poland. It is because of this that so much emphasis is placed on the prevention of heart disease. However,...
Energy drinks and cardiac disorders in people with genetic heart disease
Consumption of energy drinks may increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias in people with genetic heart disease. This was the conclusion reached by the authors of a study, the results of which were...
Climbing the stairs as a way to a healthy heart and longevity
Want a healthier heart? Choose the stairs instead of the lift. According to scientists, taking the stairs can benefit your health.
Hypertension in children: causes and treatment
Arterial hypertension, which is most often associated with adults, unfortunately also increasingly affects children and adolescents. This important health problem, if not spotted and treated early,...
Prevention of cardiovascular disease: key information
Prevention of cardiovascular disease is extremely important for our health. Prevention for all kinds of cardiovascular diseases refers to a wide range of measures aimed at reducing the risk of...
Healthy lifestyles a way to balance life-shortening genes
Are genetics a judgment call? We look at whether we can help ourselves if we have bad genes.
Hypertension: everything you need to know!
Hypertension is one of the diseases of civilisation, affecting more than 1.3 billion people worldwide. Initially, it may not give symptoms that would prompt a visit to the doctor's office....
Can chronic insomnia increase the risk of heart disease?
Chronic insomnia strongly affects a person's health, raising the risk of various diseases, including - heart disease.
Is it possible to have a heart attack and not know it?
Is it possible to have a heart attack and not know it? Does every heart attack hurt?
When can a stabbing sensation in the heart be a cause for concern?
Everyone has experienced a stabbing sensation in the heart at some point. Although it is most often a harmless phenomenon, there are situations when it can be a sign of a more serious problem. In...
Aspirin a cure for a healthy heart? Check it out!
Aspirin is not only a remedy for a cold or fever. Taken systematically and in the right dose, it will also protect against a heart attack or other cardiovascular event. However, it is not recommended...
Women are more likely to die after a heart attack
Numerous studies and statistics have proven that men are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease than women. However, when researchers compared the results after a heart attack among both...
Heat and high air temperatures and our heart
What are the effects of high temperatures on cardiovascular function? What do you need to pay attention to if you have a sick heart and the wonderful summer weather with temperatures of over 30...
Watermelons for cardiovascular disease?
Eating watermelon provides the body with many valuable nutrients, but this is not its only benefit. Indeed, recent studies have shown that this fruit can, among other things, lower cholesterol and...
Watermelon a cure for a healthy heart?
Does watermelon have health-promoting properties to protect cardiometabolic function? Scientists have tested this and shared their findings.
Naps longer than half an hour may be linked to obesity and high blood pressure
An international team of researchers has published the results of a study in which they showed a link between long daytime naps and the occurrence of obesity risk, metabolic syndrome and high blood...
Going to the cardiologist. What's next? Part I
The story of a hitherto healthy 30-year-old man who has been experiencing worrying symptoms for several days.
Are algae the future of sustainable nutrition?
Algae is one of the products that scientists looking for a valuable food alternative to current crops have focused on. The conclusions reached by the researchers are presented below.
Correct blood pressure: why is it so important?
Why is our blood pressure so important to our health? What makes blood pressure values so important to our wellbeing?
Sudden cardiac arrest - what do you need to know about it?
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the mechanical function of the heart stops. What causes SCA? What are the ways to respond?
