Tai Chi holds promise as cardiac rehab exercise
The slow and gentle movements of Tai Chi hold promise as an alternative exercise option for patients who decline traditional cardiac rehabilitation, according to preliminary research in Journal…
E-cigarettes should be promoted as a method of stopping smoking: BPS Press Release
E-cigarettes should be promoted as a method of stopping smoking is the key message from the British Psychological Society report ‘Changing behaviour: Electronic cigarettes’ published this week. The…
Statin Use Appears to Reduce Risk of Serious Bacterial Bloodstream Infection
New study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings shows that statin use was associated with decreased risk of blood infection with Staphylococcus aureus acquired outside of a hospital
Meditation might be useful addition to heart-healthy lifestyle and medical treatment
Meditation has the potential to reduce some risk factors for heart disease, but the gold standard for lowering risk remains a heart-healthy lifestyle and following medical recommendations, according…
Higher risk of heart failure in cold weather, study suggests
Could decreases in temperature cause heart failure and death?