Male patients who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have a higher risk of developing coronary heart disease later in life, according to findings published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. In an effort to determine how OSA affected heart health, researchers enrolled 1,927 men and 2,495 women with no record of cardiovascular problems into a study.

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Younger women who are going through menopause may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study presented at the annual Endocrine Society meeting held in San Diego. For this study, researchers enrolled a total of 693 women aged 45 to 84 who already had begun experiencing menopause.

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The use of advanced cardiac technology may help physicians better detect signs of heart failure in patients, according to a study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.

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Walking to school every day may reduce stress levels and lower the risk of suffering from heart problems in adolescents, according to findings published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.

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People who suffer from anxiety disorders may have an increased risk of being diagnosed with heart disease, according to a report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In an effort to determine the effects of the mental illnesses on heart health, two groups of researchers observed two groups of people who had been diagnosed with at least one form of anxiety disorder.

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Young people with high cholesterol may be more likely to develop coronary heart disease, according to findings published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.

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An increased level of testosterone may increase a man’s risk of suffering from heart complications, according to a study presented at The Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. During a five-year study, researchers monitored the risk of suffering fractures in more than 690 men with an average age of 72 years.

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Low intake of vitamin D in African American teenagers may lead to developing arterial stiffness, a sign of heart disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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Cardiovascular disease patients who suffer from anxiety disorders may be linked to an increased risk of developing severe hearth problems, according to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.

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Adding antioxidants to one’s diet may lead to improved artery health and a lower risk of developing cardiovascular problems, according to findings published in Nutrition and Metabolism.

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The burning sensation you experience when acid builds up in your esophagus and rises to the back of your throat is heartburn. But many people may have so much pain that they do indeed feel like they are having burning chest pains associated with their heart. Do you know the different warning signs for heartburn and a heart attack?

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Women who are overweight may benefit from following a carbohydrate-reduced diet in order to lose weight, according to findings presented at The Endrocrine Society’s Annual Meeting.

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A new study has found that college students who integrate exercise into their daily routines may be at a lower risk of developing heart problems or diabetes, according to findings published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

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Patients with depression or similar mood disorders may consider following a healthier diet, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health.

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Increasing intake of different types of vitamin B may better prevent cardiovascular-related diseases, according to findings published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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