Heavy physical activity may significantly reduce heart disease deaths, especially after age 45

The idea that heavy physical activity is a main trigger of heart attacks is widespread. Often endurance running and cardio-type activities...

What is “relative risk” (RR)? The case of alcohol frequency and its impact on mortality from stroke

This post is in response to an inquiry by Ivor (sorry for the delayed response). It refers to a recent study by Rantakömi and colleagues o...

Cardio Time at Central Library!

Don't forget that tonight is the second event in the Library's 2014 Consumer Health Information Speaker Series, "Can I Catch Th...

Learn About Heart Health at the Library

Everyone has heard that having a healthy heart is part of living a healthy life. But how can you tell if your heart is healthy? And if it�s...

Have a Healthy Heart!

According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S.; stroke, another condit...

New Guidelines Released For Lowering Cholesterol

According to guidelines released November 12, nearly a third of Americans should at least consider taking statins, drugs that help lower cho...