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Yahoo LifeBirth month may influence the risk of death from heart disease, says study
The month in which you’re born may influence your future heart disease risk, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal.
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11,000 reviewers say turmeric supplements fight pain and inflammation — here's what experts think
Turmeric supplements are growing in popularity, and experts say there's a good reason for it. Here are the best supplements to check out now.
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Robin McGraw says 'self neglect' cost her mother her health: 'I'm not going to perpetuate that one legacy of hers'
Robin McGraw opens up about her late mother's influence on her life. "I am the woman I am today because of my mother," she says.
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'Basically real heroes': 7-Eleven employee who went into cardiac arrest saved by officers, customer
In what the store manager describes as the "highest level of humanity," a female customer began CPR on him as police officers entered the store to help.
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Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant dies midflight of suspected heart attack
Emile Griffin, a flight attendant with Hawaiian Airlines for 31 years, died during his shift from a suspected heart attack.
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Man dies hours after being sent away from hospital: 'No beds were available'
His wife confirmed to the police that "his doctor wanted him to be admitted for a heart issue. However, there were no rooms available."
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A nearly brain-dead woman survives after being taken off life support
Four months after her heart attack, thanks to an open heart surgery, speech and physical therapy, Michele De Leeuw is almost fully recovered. Her husband calls her a "miracle lady."
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Single mom posts letter from hospital suggesting she fundraise to afford heart transplant: 'It's a shame we have to beg for health care funding'
A hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich., is facing backlash after recommending that a woman try “fundraising” to afford a heart transplant.
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Man survived 'sudden death syndrome' — a rare genetic condition that can 'kill' you multiple times
A Texas man with a rare genetic disorder says he died twice in one day. Here's what you need to know about Brugada syndrome.
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New study suggests that sleeping too much increases the risk of premature death
Subjects who slept more than 10 hours a night were more likely to suffer a fatal stroke or heart disease, according to the researchers.
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New study finds just one milkshake is enough to kick-start heart disease
For a recent study, researchers checked their participants’ blood, fed them a milkshake, and checked their blood a few hours later. The result resembled the beginning of cardiovascular disease.
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How healthy are police? An ex-cop is suing the NYPD for his obesity
Stressful working conditions caused heart damage and added deadly amounts of weight to ex-officer Jose Vega. His fight for disability underscores the intrinsically unhealthy conditions of being a cop.
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Eating a handful of nuts a couple of times a week can seriously cut the risk of heart disease
Eating a handful of nuts a couple of times a week can cut the risk of heart disease by almost a quarter, research has revealed.
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Heart Disease Didn't Stop This Woman from Founding a Cycling Studio
Karen Hill was diagnosed with a heart condition, but she refused to let that stop her from leading an active lifestyle. She founded First Wind Cycling & Fitness.
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A New Drug Lowers Risk of Heart Attack and Cancer
A drug currently used to treat rare rheumatoid arthritis conditions may be the next big thing to treat heart disease and cancer
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Breaking down the 'fat but fit' phenomenon
If you're overweight but eat a good diet and exercise often, you're probably healthy. But new research finds that being overweight or obese can affect your future health.
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Gray Hair Linked to an Increased Risk of Heart Disease in Men
New research suggests going gray may have greater implications than changing your hair color: It could put you at an increased risk of having heart problems.
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Men With Gray Hair Need to Beware, According to a New Study
Grey hair has been linked with an increased risk of heart disease in men, presented in new research.
- Jenna Birch
Is Sitting Really Going to Kill Us?
Sitting for long periods may increase your risk of developing health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, so get moving.
- Kristine Solomon
Aspiring Fitness Model Carries His Heart Around In a Backpack
AJ Jones is a bodybuilder and fitness model who does not have a working heart or a discernible pulse. You read that right. (Photo: Instagram/fitnesswithaj)
- Amy Capetta
Hoda Kotb Hosts Annual Event for Women’s Heart Health
Last night, Hoda Kotb hosted the 13th annual Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards in New York City, an event that honors those who have made significant contributions to heart health awareness.
- Amy Capetta
Does This Supplement Help Prevent Heart Disease?
In a new study that will be appearing in the Journal of Nutrition, the supplement Aged Garlic Extract has been shown to reverse the buildup of deadly plaque in arteries, as well as help prevent the progression of heart disease.
- Korin Miller
This Fascinating Chart Tells You How You’re Most Likely to Die
Statistician Nathan Yau, PhD, created an interactive chart that’s simply titled “How You Will Die.” Because you know you want to know.
- Amy Capetta
Small Changes Can Boost Heart Health—But Doctors Don't Believe Their Patients Will Make the Effort
Is your doctor getting in the way of your good health? These findings, which are published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, indicate that behavioral treatments—such as individual counseling or group training to improve nutrition or physical activity, reduce or stop smoking or adhere to a drug treatment plan—are often disregarded by medical professionals, due to their belief that change is “too difficult” their patients. The investigators conducted a review of large-budget studies funded by the National Institutes of Health that involved behavioral interventions (similar to the ones previously mentioned). Related: 10 Best Foods for Your Heart Interestingly enough, greater improvements were noted when the intervention targeted two behaviors at the same time (like nutrition and physical activity).
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Study: Even Those at a Normal Weight Should Watch Their Waist Size
“If the waist is larger than your hips, you’re at increased risk for disease,” said Dr. Samuel Klein, an obesity specialist at Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis, who wasn’t involved in the new research. “We see this with patients every day: ‘My weight is fine, I can eat whatever I want,’” said study senior author Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, preventive cardiology chief at the Mayo Clinic.
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Vegetable Oils Might Actually Not Be Good For You
Frying up that egg with vegetable oil may lead to disease and death. (Image via AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Like cooking with vegetable oils as a “healthy” alternative to lard and butter? A professor in England has some bad news: When you heat up oils such as sunflower or corn oil, they produce intense concentrations of chemicals known as aldehydes that have been associated with dementia, heart disease, and cancer, the Telegraph reports. Related: Just Smelling Olive Oil Makes You Feel Full “I was surprised as I’d always thought of sunflower oil as being ‘healthy,’” chemistry professor Martin Grootveld told the BBC in July.