Entries by webbecker

Marathon – what runners should keep in mind

Every year, the marathon in Berlin attracts more than a million spectators to the course, and the runners are already starting to prepare for the next big race. This raises the question of what marathon runners should pay attention to in terms of their heart health.

Exercise lowers CHD risk

It’s a truism, but it’s still not universally accepted in people’s minds. Physical exercise keeps you healthy. Among other things, it reduces the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). This is even true for younger women, as a recent study has now shown.

Atrial fibrillation: New study results on NOAKs

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias. Without treatment, serious consequences such as stroke follow. A new study now confirms the advantages of certain drugs over conventional ones.