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The cholesterol reset: What the updated guidelines really mean

The first major update since 2018 pushes for earlier screenings, smarter risk tools, and a more personalized path to heart health Heart disease remains the leading killer of Americans, and for years, the medical community has relied on the same clinical roadmap to fight it. That map just changed. The American College of Cardiology and…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 1, 20260Comments

Health

Radiation on this side of your chest could double your heart disease risk

New research and cardiology experts warn that chest radiation carries long-term heart and cardiac consequences that patients rarely hear about before treatment begins. Cancer treatment has evolved dramatically over the decades — from breakthrough immunotherapy to integrative practices like oncology massage at major medical centers. Yet radiation therapy remains a foundational pillar of cancer care…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 17, 20260Comments

Health

Cardiologists say this overlooked habit could save your heart

A landmark American Heart Association statement has drawn a striking line between dental hygiene and cardiovascular risk — and doctors say most people are ignoring it. For decades, the advice for keeping heart disease at bay has followed a familiar script: eat well, move more, manage stress. But a new scientific statement from the American…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 3, 20260Comments

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ApoB could revolutionize how doctors catch heart disease

A simple blood protein test may outperform standard cholesterol screening — so why are nearly all Americans missing out on it? Every year, millions of Americans roll up their sleeves for a routine cholesterol check. Doctors scan LDL — the so-called "bad" cholesterol — and use it as a primary barometer for heart disease risk.…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 17, 20260Comments

Health

The heart attack recovery doctors never expected

New research reveals cardiac muscle cells can regrow after severe damage, offering hope for millions Each year, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of nearly one million Americans, with heart attacks serving as one of the most devastating catalysts. For decades, the medical community operated under a fundamental assumption: when a heart attack strikes, cutting off…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 12, 20260Comments

Fitness

Why strength training terrifies people with high blood pressure

What cardiologists want you to know before your next workout—and why avoiding the gym might be the riskier choice. When people receive a high blood pressure diagnosis, many immediately assume the weight room is off-limits. The fear is understandable—hoisting dumbbells seems like it would send an already stressed cardiovascular system into overdrive. These concerns mirror…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 11, 20260Comments

Lifestyle

5 Habits destroying your heart without you realizing

Five critical cardiovascular errors that could be shortening your life—and the surprisingly simple fixes Cardiovascular disease continues its reign as America's deadliest health crisis, claiming roughly 919,000 lives in 2023 alone. Yet many of the habits that jeopardize heart health remain hidden in plain sight, woven seamlessly into daily routines. During American Heart Month, leading…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 4, 20260Comments