Fear of another heart attack may be a distinct stress factor
Stress after a heart attack is understandable – and new research into what drives such stress suggests that fear of another heart attack might play a significant role. Understanding how that fear ...
Cocoa, green tea might help counteract 'stress eating' fatty foods
Folks who stress-eat fatty foods like cookies, chips and ice cream might be able to protect their health with a nice cup of ...
Coronary calcium score shown as strong, non-invasive predictor of heart attacks
Predicting who is at high risk for a heart attack or death may be as simple as obtaining a person's coronary artery calcium ...
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Going for a stress test? Here are 6 things to avoid
Read on to know what to avoid before taking a stress test. A stress test measures how well your heart works when it is made to work harder, such as during exercise. It is commonly used to detect ...
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Should We Be Stressed About Our Cortisol Levels? I Got a Blood Stress Test to Find Out
I got a blood test to figure out my cortisol ... meals and good nutrition; movement exercise like yoga, walking and swimming; ...
Your resting heart rate can tell you a lot about your health. Here’s what your pulse should be at every age
Factors including stress, hormones, anxiety, medication, and physical activity also contribute to what may be considered a ...
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Expert Explains How Simple 20-Second ‘Hand Test' Can Check if You Have a Heart Blockage
Maintaining optimal heart health is very important for longevity, especially as you grow older. There are many ways to ...