Slug: heart-and-brain-memory-connectionKeyword: cardiovascular health and memoryMeta description: Studies show poor cardiovascular health may accelerate cognitive decline. Dr. Diego Chango explains how protecting your heart also protects your mind. Introduction The...
Good sleep is essential, but did you know that oversleeping can also be a heart risk? A 2018 European Heart Journal meta-analysis found that sleeping more than 9 hours is linked to higher risk of coronary disease and stroke. What the Evidence Reveals The study...
Wearable devices like the Apple Watch have revolutionized health monitoring. Their ability to detect arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation (AF) has saved lives. But how reliable are they? What It Can Detect Irregular rhythms consistent with AF Abnormally high or low...
Have you ever fainted for no clear reason? Syncope, or sudden loss of consciousness, can have many causes—but one of the most serious involves the heart. Heart rhythm disorders, electrical blocks, or structural problems can abruptly drop blood pressure and brain...
Shortness of breath? Constant fatigue without a clear cause? It could be your heart. Ischemic heart disease happens when blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced due to narrowed arteries. While it’s often linked to chest pain, many cases are silent—with symptoms that...
