Tag - Heart Disease

Eating One Egg per Week Reduces the Risk of Dying from Heart Disease by 29%

Weekly egg consumption is associated with a decreased risk of death, a new study has found. Credit: PixabayA recent study reveals that consuming one to six eggs per week significantly lowers the risk of death from any cause, especially heart disease—even among individuals with high cholesterol.The health effects of eating eggs have been debated...

Having Close Friends and Family can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease by Up to 30%

Enjoying close relationships with friends and family is good for heart health. Credit: pixabayA recent study reveals that maintaining close relationships with family and friends, enabling open discussions about personal matters, can decrease heart disease risk by up to 30%. This research underscores the importance of avoiding social isolation to protect heart health....

Hair Loss & Prostate Drug may Lower Heart Risk in Men and Mice

Credit: DepositphotosMillions worldwide receive prescriptions for the medication finasteride, commonly known as Propecia or Proscar, to address male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate. However, a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests that it may offer an unexpected and potentially life-saving advantage: reducing cholesterol levels and decreasing the overall risk of cardiovascular...

Losing a Sibling in Childhood Increases Heart Disease Risk by 17%

A study has linked the death of a sibling in childhood to an increased risk of heart disease later in life. Credit: PixaobayRecent studies have established a connection between the early loss of a sibling and a 17% higher likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, particularly in its early stages. These results underscore the...

Elevated Stress and a High-Effort, Low-Reward Work Situation can Double the Risk of Heart Disease in Men

A study has found that men who are stressed at work and put in a lot of effort for low reward double their risk of heart disease. Credit: PixaobayResearch on white-collar employees indicates that men facing work-related stress alongside high-effort, low-reward job situations are twice as likely to develop heart disease. This effect on...

A Genetic Mutation that Can Cause Heart Disease has Been Identified

Identifying this gene mutation should make detection of heart disease easier when no other health concerns are present. Credit: iStockA group of researchers from UTHealth Houston has pinpointed a mutation in the ACTA2 gene, which has the ability to trigger the accumulation of calcium in artery walls. This process can lead to the early...