atrial fibrillation
06/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Coffee and tea can keep your heart healthy…but only if you drink in moderation
If you happen to have irregular heartbeats, chances are your healthcare provider will tell you to skip caffeinated drinks. But a new review by Australian researchers suggested that these drinks are safe for people with abnormal heart rhythms. Coffee and tea can even lower the prevalence of arrhythmia, according to an article on Medical Xpress. […]
05/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Anti-inflammatory drugs make your heart beat faster… and it’s not out of love
Most people think that popping medication for every instance of pain is helpful – until it’s not, based on a study conducted in Taiwan. In this study, researchers found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) could increase the likelihood of complications related to the heart. NSAIDs are used to block the production of prostaglandins, which are […]
03/24/2018
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By Zoey Sky
More than concussions: Football players also face increased cardiovascular risks, according to study
Data presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 67th Annual Scientific Session revealed that football players develop “structural changes in the heart and face an elevated risk of heart rhythm disorders later in life.” Even though earlier studies have determined similarly increased rates of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in endurance athletes like long-distance runners, this study […]
12/11/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Atrial fibrillation may be caused by stress: Research shows yoga improves quality of life for sufferers by lowering heart rate, blood pressure
Atrial fibrillation is a cardiac rhythm disorder marked by the rapid and irregular beating of the atrium. Currently, there is no known cure for this condition, while management focuses on relief and prevention. Yet a study from 2016 has uncovered a new method of dealing with the symptoms of this condition: yoga. As reported by […]
11/07/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Men have higher risk of heart attack earlier than women when overweight; new study finds
A new study finds that men are more likely to suffer from a heart attack 10 years earlier than women when overweight or obese, as reported by The Daily Mail. The researchers from the University Heart Center in Hamburg, Germany examined nearly 80,000 people from four past research, all of which have an average age […]
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