Heart Disease Archives - Cleveland HeartLab, Inc. https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog-tag/heart-disease/ Cleveland HeartLab, Inc. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:15:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 What to Know About the Link Between Cancer and Heart Disease https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/what-to-know-about-the-link-between-cancer-and-heart-disease/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:15:27 +0000 https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=13494 When you are diagnosed with cancer, heart disease is the last thing on your mind. But there’s a growing awareness of a link between cancer and heart problems. Recent research in Nature Communications that looked at more than 7 million cancer survivors showed that the risk of death from heart disease among cancer patients is 2 times greater than that ...

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]]> How the Road to Menopause Affects Your Heart https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/how-the-road-to-menopause-affects-your-heart/ Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:34:48 +0000 https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=13488 If you’re getting close to menopause, you’re probably not looking forward to annoying symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. But you may not realize that there’s a bigger health concern: a higher risk for heart disease. Doctors have known for a while that the risk for heart attacks and strokes in women after menopause is greater than for women ...

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]]> The Heart Benefits of Baths https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/the-heart-benefits-of-baths/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:07:49 +0000 https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=13390 If you enjoy soaking in a tub, you might be getting more than a big dose of relaxation. Studies show that this soothing activity may improve your heart health. That’s something to consider as the weather begins to turn chilly! High temperatures cause the blood vessels to dilate—and that lowers blood pressure. Plus a warm bath can help to lower ...

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]]> How Poor Sleep Hurts Your Heart https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/how-poor-sleep-hurts-your-heart/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 02:22:11 +0000 https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=13321 Doctors have known for a long time that getting too little sleep and disrupted sleep are bad for the heart. But they are still figuring out why. A new study in the journal, PLOS, has some hints. Researchers looked at the sleep patterns of more than 1600 people after spending the night in a sleep lab and having other sleep ...

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]]> A Grateful Heart Leads to a Healthy Heart https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/a-grateful-heart-leads-to-a-healthy-heart/ Fri, 29 May 2020 18:35:55 +0000 https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=13249 Saying thanks to a friend or family member is sure to make their day. But this act of gratitude has benefits for you, too—including a boost in your heart health. Research from the University of California in San Diego is part of the evidence. Scientists there studied a group of 185 people with a condition called asymptomatic heart failure. People ...

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]]> Say Yes to Fish Oil! https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/say-yes-to-fish-oil/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:36:33 +0000 http://www.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=12821 Confused if you should be taking a fish oil supplement? That’s not surprising. Sometimes headlines say the omega-3 fatty acids in them can lower heart risks. Others say the opposite. But the data in favor of fish oil has been growing. Two recent studies show a strong benefit – especially if you don’t like or can’t eat fish itself. The ...

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]]> The Surprising Link Between Depression and Heart Disease https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/the-surprising-link-between-depression-and-heart-disease/ Fri, 26 Apr 2019 19:43:10 +0000 http://wwwdev.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=12453 You might have heard that people who are depressed are more likely to have heart disease. People who have heart disease are also more likely to get the blues. Having both heart disease and depression is worse for your health than just having heart disease. A 2017 study found that people diagnosed with depression after they’d had a heart attack ...

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]]> 7 Surprising Heart Attack Triggers https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/7-surprising-heart-attack-triggers/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:12:43 +0000 http://wwwdev.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=12306 When it comes to heart attack risk factors, you probably know that high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol put you in the danger zone. But these triggers may surprise you: A hot temper If you have a problem with anger, it could raise your risk for heart attacks. One study found that after an angry outburst, people had an ...

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]]> 10 Surprising Signs of Heart Problems https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/10-surprising-signs-of-heart-problems/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:44:17 +0000 http://wwwdev.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=12145 Heart disease is called a silent killer because you often don’t know it’s there until you have a heart attack or stroke. But there can be clues, if you know where to look. Here are 10 surprising signals that you may be at risk for heart problems. Sore or Bleeding Gums Bad dental health can lead to bleeding gums, which ...

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]]> Simple Ways to Get Tough and Prevent Heart Disease and Early Death https://www.clevelandheartlab.com/blog/simple-ways-to-get-tough-and-prevent-heart-disease-and-early-death/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:32:48 +0000 http://wwwdev.clevelandheartlab.com/?post_type=x-portfolio&p=12142 For many years, the number of people dying from heart disease has decreased. But now that trend is starting to slow down. In 2016, more than 415,000 people died from a heart problem that could have been prevented. This unexpected number comes from a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The organization is trying to ...

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