Heart Disease News, Articles & InformationThe latest news and information about heart disease, the biggest cause of death in the western world.Underactive Thyroid Raises Heart Disease Risk In Women- May 13, 2008 Women with an under-active thyroid, a condition known as hypothyroidism, are at a greater risk of heart disease according to a recent study published in the April 28 issue of the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. The results of the study indicated that even women with low, but clinically normal thyroid function, are at an ...http://healthhubs.net/heartdisease/underactive-thyroid-raises-heart-disease-risk-in-women/ Walking As Good As Vigorous Exercise For Heart Health- May 1, 2008 Several studies indicate that brisk walking may be just as good for your heart as more vigorous exercise such as jogging, running, or swimming. One of the largest studies on the effects of exercise on heart disease prevention was published in The New England Journal of Medicine in August of 1999. The study consisted of 72,488 ...http://healthhubs.net/heartdisease/walking-as-good-as-vigorous-exercise-for-heart-disease-... |