Whereas both leisure-time and occupational physical activity lower a person’s risks of a heart attack, certain modern-day conveniences raise that risk. More…

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Health Hazards of Modern Living

A person’s risk of suffering a heart attack increases by approximately 21 times in the first 24 hours after losing a loved one. More…

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Heart Attack Risk Rises After Loss of Loved One

Blood pressure change at middle age significantly raises the risk of having a heart attack or a stroke during one’s lifetime. More…

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New Predictor of Heart Attack or Stroke

The size of a heart attack and subsequent left-ventricular function are significantly different based on the time of day onset of ischemia. More…

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Severity of Heart Attack May Depend on Time of Day

Parental history of heart attack trumps traditional risk factors in predicting a person’s odds of having a myocardial infarction. More…

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Family History Identified as Prevailing Factor in Heart Attack Risk

The seasonal flu vaccination may also significantly reduce the risk of heart attack when administered early in the flu season. More…

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Seasonal Flu Vaccine Reduces Heart Attack Risk