As more people get mammograms every year to screen for breast cancer, an additional benefit may be emerging: heart disease risk detection. With advanced technology and artificial intelligence, some imaging centers now offer screenings for cardiovascular risks based on breast arterial calcification visible in mammogram images. This additional test, offered by some radiology practices, could… Read More »
Managing your weight isn’t just about what you eat, but also when you eat. New research has uncovered two key habits that may be linked to maintaining a healthy body weight over time: extending the overnight fasting period and having an early breakfast. These habits, according to a study published in the International Journal of… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 23, 2017. You probably don’t think of noise in terms of colors, but there is a rainbow of noise out there — from the familiar white noise that occurs when a TV turns to static to the higher-pitched blue noise, which sounds similar… Read More »
Atrial fibrillation (Afib)1 is an abnormal, often rapid, heart rhythm that occurs when the atria, your heart’s upper chambers, beat out of sync with the ventricles, the heart’s lower chambers. It’s a common symptom in those with heart failure or heart disease. Afib is one of the most common arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms, affecting… Read More »