Heart health

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 One Avocado per Day on Cholesterol

Is it worth eating an avocado every day? A study shows the impact of avocado consumption 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.

How Are Vitamin D Deficiency and Heart Disease Related?

Comprehensive Study The Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Heart Disease

A comprehensive study on vitamin D suggests that a deficiency in vitamin D significantly increases the risk of heart disease.

50 Years or Older–Don't Forget Your Endurance Training

Interview with a Sports Cardiologist How Men Over 50 Can Ideally Train Their Endurance

Even at age 50 and beyond, it's important for men to focus on endurance training. FITBOOK explains what matters.

Strengthen the Heart by Walking? Study Examines Effect

For Your Heart How Long You Should Walk Continuously

What walking has to do with the heart: a new study highlights the importance of movement type

Significantly Influences Cardiovascular Risk This Blood Value Should Be Checked at Least Once in Your Lifetime

The blood marker lipoprotein(a) is genetically determined and can double the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

The time of day a heart attack occurs can be crucial to its outcome.

Study Why Heart Attacks Are More Often Fatal in the Morning Than Later in the Day

Heart attacks in the morning are especially dangerous—the time of day plays a crucial role. Researchers have found a possible reason.

Yoga or Pilates: Two Paths to Better Health. But which method strengthens the heart the most?

Yoga, Pilates, HIIT, and More... Which Types of Exercise Are Ideal for the Heart–and Which Are Not

Which method better protects against cardiovascular risks? A study compares yoga and traditional workouts like pilates.

Study Shows Heart Attacks in Women Often Have Different Causes Than in Men

A heart attack in women can not only present different symptoms than in men but also have different causes, according to a study.

Risk for Chronic Diseases How Harmful Just One Slice of Sausage a Day Can Be

According to a new study, processed meat is linked to a range of chronic diseases—even in small amounts.

How a Fan Can Intensify Heat, Study Shows

A lack of water turns it into a health risk.

Summer Heat For This Reason, a Fan Can Put Strain on Your Heart

A new study shows that a fan can strain your circulatory system in hot weather—especially when there is a lack of water.

Fitbook Experts Cardiologist on Coronary Heart Disease: "Sudden Cardiac Death Can Be the First Symptom in the Worst Case"

Chd can be silent until a heart attack. A cardiologist explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the vascular disease.

Study Shows Reduced Physical Activity May Lead to Heart Disease 12 Years Later

Physical Activity Declines Years Before Heart Disease, Study Finds A long-term study reveals clear connections and identifies risk groups.