Researchers at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have made a gentle observation that individuals with round, baseball-like hearts may be more susceptible to future heart failure and atrial fibrillation than those with elongated, Valentine-shaped hearts. The findings were published in Med—Cell Press’ new peer-reviewed medical journal, and utilized deep learning and sophisticated imaging analysis to explore the genetics of heart structure.
Heart
The heart is a hollow, muscular organ in vertebrates, responsible for pumping blood through the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions. The term cardiac, as in cardiology, means – related to the heart – and comes from the Greek word, kardia, for heart.
Heart-Smart Workouts: Unlocking the Power of Exercise for a Healthier Heart
You go to the gym often and like to walk or do aerobics. But is your workout good for your heart? Heart disease is a top cause of death in the U.S. Working out can help fight it by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, keeping weight healthy, and making your heart stronger.
Nourishing the Body and Soul: A Holistic Guide to a Healthy and Mindful Ramadan
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, we extend our warmest wishes to all our readers who will be observing this sacred period. Ramadan, also known as Ramzan, is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion for Muslims around the world. It is marked by fasting from sunrise to sunset, which can have a significant impact on one’s health and well-being.
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Recent research has suggested a possible link between multiple sclerosis (MS) and atherosclerosis, as both conditions involve an abnormal hardening of body tissues. MS is
Rising cases of multidrug-resistant fungal infection of Candida Auris: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Candida auris, a deadly and multidrug-resistant fungus, continues to pose a significant threat to public health worldwide. First identified in 2009, this emerging pathogen is
Short Sleep Linked to Increased Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease: Study Findings and Recommendations
A recent study published in the European Heart Journal Open suggests that there is a correlation between shorter sleep duration and an increased risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD). The study, led by Shuai Yuan, Ph.D., from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, examined the associations of sleep duration and daytime napping with PAD risk in a cohort of 53,416 Swedish adults.
11 Minutes of Exercise a Day: Lower Your Risk of Chronic Diseases & Improve Your Health
Just 11 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic activity per day could lower your risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature death, a large new study
Beyond Hot Flashes: How Menopause Impacts Women’s Heart Health
Women entering their late 40s and early 50s may be unaware that their risk for cardiovascular disease is increasing, despite the hallmark symptoms of menopause,
Healthy Lifestyle May Protect Against Long COVID
A new study suggests that people who contract COVID-19 are at risk of experiencing long-term health consequences, but a healthy lifestyle may provide protection against
Vitamin D supplements may lower diabetes risk in pre-diabetic
Vitamin D supplements are commonly used to protect against bone loss and fractures. However, new research suggests another benefit for people with pre-diabetes: it may