March 25, 2022 – A heart attack’s impact on the brain may be more serious than previously understood. About 1 in 3 heart attack survivors showed significant mental decline in the days and months following their heart attack, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 71st Annual Scientific Session.

March 25, 2022 – A new clinical trial found daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.

March 25, 2022 – Under stress, the human heart struggles to pump blood efficiently through the body. Over time, as the heart overexerts itself trying to make up for this lost efficiency, harmful changes take place. The most worrisome of these changes is a form of maladaptive growth known as cardiac hypertrophy, which eventually leads to heart failure – a condition in which the heart progressively loses its ability to pump blood. 

March 25, 2022 — For the first time, experts provide a concise review of the latest data on the experience of lay people who have performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), assessing their perspectives on training, their motivation to take action, and the psychological impact of witnessing and responding to a cardiac arrest.

March 24, 2022 – Depression can complicate and slow recovery from a heart attack, not to mention the toll it can take on one’s mental outlook, relationships and joy of life.