by Fitness Connectors | Sep 25, 2020 | News
FULL STORY Rather than a slow build-up of plaque over time, a heart attack caused by spontaneous coronary artery dissection strikes suddenly, often in younger women who didn’t seem to be at risk for a cardiac event. SCAD is poorly understood, and it’s so...
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 25, 2020 | News
FULL STORY Early menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association with overall heart health. One new study suggests that age at menarche plays an important role in maintaining and improving...
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 24, 2020 | News
FULL STORY Heart attack patients who are sarcastic or irritable could be putting their health at risk, according to research published today in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Hostility is a...
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 24, 2020 | News
FULL STORY Adults with fatter legs — meaning they have a higher percentage of total body fat tissue in their legs — were less likely than those with a lower percentage to have high blood pressure, according to new research to be presented Sept. 10-13,...
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 17, 2020 | Fitness Tips
The cardiac diet emphasizes foods such as vegetables, whole grains, and oily fish. These foods are beneficial for heart health. The diet also limits processed foods that are high in sugar and salt, as these increase the risk of heart disease. This article will cover...
