Loneliness among older individuals can be a significant risk factor for health problems like cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and even death.

While studies have shown that erectile dysfunction can be a sign of cardiovascular disease in older men, young or middle-aged men with ED may be headed toward heart problems as well.

Following a stroke, it isn't uncommon for patients to be overwhelmed by a loss of function or the need for new medications. Those that skip drug doses or take the wrong medication are more likely to be rehospitalized.

A less invasive technique for harvesting leg veins for use in coronary artery bypass surgery has been found safe. This new procedure also appears to result in fewer wound complications such as infections.

Weight loss surgery has been shown to be an excellent treatment for obese people with diabetes. Since diabetes can raise the risk of heart disease, it is important to know the heart risks of weight loss surgery.

Survival rates tend to be low when a person's heart stops beating. Researchers have found that adding specialized treatment after cardiac arrest is key to surviving with preserved brain functioning.

Not only is metformin the oldest diabetes drug, it is also still the first choice for diabetes treatment. Researchers wanted to see if metformin still remains a good choice. These researchers found type 2 diabetes patients taking metformin may have a lower risk of heart disease and death, compared to patients on insulin. 

During heart surgery, some patients experience weakened insulin sensitivity. That is, their bodies do not respond as well to insulin - a hormone that regulates blood sugar. This could increase the risk of diabetes. Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are often recommended to patients with heart disease.

Your heart and blood health can have a huge impact on the health of other bodily systems. Similarly, your heart health can be affected by the health of other organs, including your liver.