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Does Excess Sleep Raise Heart Disease Risk in Athletes?Sleeping nine or more hours a night is linked to increased risk of heart disease and attack, say various studies (e.g., Shankar et al). These studies, however, do not distinguish between athletes and non-athletes.- A New Test to Determine Heart Disease Risk?A simple ultrasound test that doesn't require needles could determine heart disease risk. Find out more about this new way of looking at the risk of coronary artery disease.
Heart Disease Risk in Children Gives Higher Risk for AtherosclerosisAt the early age of age nine, children who had the greatest heart disease risk factors such as high levels of total cholesterol. There are preventative measures which can be done to reduce the risk.- Four Blood Tests for Heart Disease RiskCan a blood test determine your risk of having a heart attack? Here are four blood tests for heart disease risk that offer valuable information about your chance of having a heart attack.
- Sleep Duration, Heart Disease Risk: Even 8 Hours May Be BadWatch out: Sleeping more than eight hours may increase risk of heart disease, according to a report in SLEEP (August 2010).
- A Simple Way to Reduce Heart Disease RiskAre you worried about your risk for heart disease? Then, make an appointment to see your dentist. Find out how regular dental care prevents heart disease.
- Weight Loss Plan Reduces Heart Disease RiskThe number of Americans who are overweight or obese continues to skyrocket, doubling the risk of sudden death from a heart attack. Heart disease kills 700,000 people each year, a number which can be decreased through a weight loss regimen.
- Major Heart Disease Risk FactorsWhile you can't do anything about your genetics, there are steps you can take to lower your risks of heart disease.
Does the Influenza Vaccine Lower Heart Disease Risk?An interesting study has emerged that shows an association between the flu vaccine and reduced risk of heart attack. Could there be a link?- Drinking Coffee Reduces Stroke and Heart Disease RiskIndividuals who drink more than a cup a day of coffee are less likely to suffer from a stroke.
- What Does Your Finger Length Say About Your Health?Your index and ring finger length may say something about your risk of heart disease and even how fast you can run. Find out more about finger length - and why a longer ring finger is better.
- Must Have Lab Tests for Assessing Heart Disease RiskThere are many laboratory tests used to assess heart health. To find out if you are at risk for heart disease, there are a handful of common tests you need to have done.
