Researchers found a chemical in red meat that can damage the heart. This explains why eating too much steak and processed meat is bad for the heart.
The study, published in the Nature Medicine journal shows that carnitine substances in red meat can be decomposed by bacteria in the intestine. This could lead to increase in cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease. (more…)
Heart disease is a frequent cause of premature death in men over 40 years old. However, the risk of heart attacks also occur in men as young as their 30s. The problem is, a heart attack can come suddenly and be difficult to predict. So it is important to know how to prevent heart attacks, especially for men. (more…)
Men who go bald at the top and center of the head seems to need extra attention to their heart health. A study shows that men who are bald in the center of the head are more likely to develop heart disease.
These results were found after researchers observed 44,000 men. They found that most men who have baldness on the top of their heads are more at risk of heart disease compared to men who are not bald and has a more dense hair. (more…)
Recent studies have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of cardiovascular damage similar to diabetics. (more…)
Can we detect heart attacks only through the signs of aging? A study in the American Heart Association agreed with the thought.
This study found that the more the signs of aging can be used to predict an increased risk of heart disease and heart attack, as reported by CBS News. (more…)
