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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
