Heart

Pecans for heart health
Pecan nuts reduce cholesterol and therefore the risk of heart disease. In fact, researchers say that it may even be an alternative to cholesterol-reducing drugs for some people.

Heart attack: act quickly
Heart attacks are the number one killer of South African men.

Aspirin saves heart
Worldwide, heart disease claims over 17 million lives per year even though this disease is largely preventable.

16 heart smart tips
Did you know that 1 in 3 men and 1 in 4 women will develop a heart condition before the age of 60? Follow these heart smart tips for better heart health.

Four tips to live a longer, healthier life
People are living longer and life expectancy continues to improve around the globe. Living well is key to ensuring that older people remain healthy, the Heart Foundation says.

Take this to heart
Being over-protective after a spouse had a heart attack or a major operation could be a serious error.

Waist size = heart health
Abdominal fat and waist circumference are major risk factors for heart disease, experts say.

Heart attack: emergency steps
This week, a 49-year-old man died after suffering a heart attack while exercising on a bicycle in the gym. Would you know what to do if you were the first one on the scene?

Top up your heart health
Cardiovascular disease kills about 200 people in SA every day, which equates to 13 mini bus loads of people. Follow these heart smart tips to improve your heart health.