Heart health

According to Studies Coffee or Tea: Which Is Better for Heart, Brain, and Figure?

Coffee and tea are part of everyday life for many and also offer health benefits, particularly for organs such as the heart and brain.

Nutrition Whole Fruits vs. Juice? Study Finds Differences in Heart Health

A quick glass of juice for health? According to a study, whole fruit might be better for the heart.

Complete Blood Count CRP Level Indicates Link to Future Heart Failure

Persistently elevated CRP levels may be linked to a higher risk of heart failure. A study highlights the differences.

Blood lipids influence the risk of stroke and heart attack, particularly triglycerides and cholesterol.

Explanation of the Difference Which Value Is More Indicative: Cholesterol or Triglycerides?

Cholesterol is well-known, but triglycerides are not. Both blood fats provide insights into your health. Which value is truly more important?

Can the Eye Provide Clues About Atrial Fibrillation?

New Study Shows Risk for Atrial Fibrillation Detectable Early in Another Organ

Atrial fibrillation is often difficult to diagnose. A study shows how eye scans could provide clues about the heart rhythm disorder.

Heart, Kidneys, Metabolism Can Blood Proteins Detect Early Disease Risks in Children?

Certain blood proteins could indicate an increased risk of disease in children, according to a recent U.S. study.

Study Shows More Speed Can Make a Difference in Just a Few Steps

A large study shows that when it comes to daily steps, it's not just the number that matters, but also the walking pace.

Study Shows Xanthelasmas: What the Yellow Deposits Can Reveal About Your Heart

Xanthelasmas are generally considered harmless. However, a study shows a link to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

Climbing Stairs Extends Life, Study Finds

Large Study This Habit Reduces the Risk of Death by 24 Percent

Climbing stairs could have life-extending benefits, according to a recent meta-analysis. However, the results are not entirely conclusive.

Varieties Compared Are All Sausages Equally Unhealthy? Expert Conducts Sausage Check

When it comes to sausage, the choices are overwhelming: There are over 1,500 varieties. But which sausage is healthy and which isn't?

Cancer, Alzheimer's, Arteriosclerosis Does Canola Oil Really Make You Sick? Nutrition Expert Explains

Is rapeseed oil really unhealthy? FITBOOK explains the myths about cancer, alzheimer's, heart disease, and weight gain.

A case report reveals why a 65-year-old woman suddenly went to the hospital with chest pain after her daughter's wedding.

Medical Case How a Woman Ended Up in the Hospital Due to Too Much Happiness

A case report reveals how a 65-year-old woman developed the rare Happy Heart Syndrome after her daughter's wedding.

Study The Effect of Eating One Avocado Per Day on Cholesterol

Is It Worth Eating an Avocado Every Day? A Study Shows the Impact on LDL Cholesterol and Heart Health

According to Study on Specific Patient Group This Diet Could Support Heart Health

A gut-friendly diet may be associated with a lower risk of death in people with coronary heart disease.

According to a Study What Two Hours of Strength Training Per Week Can Do for Women

According to a study, two hours of strength training per week can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

How Many Hours a Day Are Ideal Not Only Too Much Sitting but Also Too Little is Unhealthy

Too much sitting is unhealthy, that's clear! But is too little sitting just as bad? A long-term study now addresses this question.

Is Running a Marathon Harmful to the Heart?

3,000 Runners Analyzed The Effects of Marathons on the Heart

After a marathon, heart markers reach critical levels, a meta-study shows. However, heart damage is usually not visible.

Cardiologist Reveals What Heart Patients Should Consider During Sex

Sex can sometimes be quite strenuous for the body. A cardiologist explains what people with heart conditions should be mindful of during sex.

Woman Focuses on Her Biorhythm During Workouts for Maximum Training Success

Exercise at the Right Time How the Biorhythm Can Significantly Impact Training Success

Regular exercise reduces cardiovascular risk–and according to a study, aligning it with your circadian rhythm could boost this effect.

Prof. Thomas Kälicke on the Misconception That Costs Lifespan

Commentary by Chief Physician Thomas Kälicke This Mistake Could Cost You Years of Your Life

Time Constraints as a Risk? How Lack of Exercise Can Shorten Lifespan and How Minimal Training Yields Significant Results

Chief Physician Appeals Germany no longer dies suddenly—we die quietly! This "pill" could prevent it.

The Deadly Sextet Develops Gradually: How Exercise Affects Prevention, the Immune System, and Aging Processes

Weight gain is apparently not equally risky for health at every age.

Research Study Identifies Riskiest Age for Weight Gain

Weight gain in young adulthood is more frequently associated with serious illnesses and premature mortality, according to the study.

Dies at 54 Diseases That Affected 'Buffy' Star Nicholas Brendon

"Buffy" star Nicholas Brendon dies at 54. FITBOOK gives insight into illnesses, surgeries, and symptoms before heart issues.

Research This Underrated Organ Could Protect Against Cancer

The thymus, or thymus gland, is a seemingly underestimated small organ. According to a study, it may help protect against cancer.

Symptoms of heart failure can look very different

FITBOOK Experts These Unexpected Symptoms Indicate Heart Failure

Not every heart failure means a weak heart - what are the symptoms and what treatment helps? Cardiologist Dr. Schneeweis explains.

A couple jogs: Can sport make up for a poor diet?

In Relation to Mortality Risk Can Sport Compensate for a Poor Diet?

Many people think they can compensate for the negative effects of a poor diet on health with exercise. Studies disprove this assumption.

Early Detection Symptoms of Arteriosclerosis - You Should Take These Warning Signs Seriously

Arteriosclerosis often begins unnoticed. FITBOOK explains the warning signs as well as tips on prevention and treatment.

Warning Signs Cardiac Arrest–These Warning Signs Should Not Be Ignored

There are symptoms that can appear days to hours before cardiac arrest. Here's what they are and what to do next.

The WHO recommends 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of intense exercise weekly. However, a study now presents a different finding regarding this ratio.

Moderate vs. Intensive Exercise New Study Questions WHO Exercise Recommendations

Intense exercise is up to nine times more effective than moderate activity in preventing numerous diseases and early death, study finds.

How Are Gut Health and Heart Disease Connected?

Study Shows Amazing! Changes in the Gut Are Linked to This Disease

According to the study, the gut may potentially help detect early warning signs of coronary heart disease in the future.