Heart health

The test that will reveal whether you are at risk of a heart attack and is available for free

In the United States, it is recommended that every adult undergo an Lp(a) test at least once in their lifetime to identify hidden genetic risk for heart disease even when all other tests are normal.

Every adult should undergo an Lp(a) test at least once in their lifetime
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New dramatic guidelines for preventing heart attacks

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How to recognize a heart attack in real time – and the pill that can save your life

Dark chocolate

Tasty, but not a magic cure: The truth about dark chocolate and heart health


These sleep habits may put your heart at risk

Researchers tracked participants’ sleep patterns for close to a decade using wearable devices.

Sleeping. Illustration.

January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures

During January, 54 transplants were performed on 47 patients, significantly higher than the previous record set in 2024, when about 36 transplants were performed in one month.

 An illustrative image of surgeons conducting surgery.

Zambian children celebrate Christmas in Israel after Save a Child's Heart surgeries

Thirteen pediatric and young heart patients from Zambia are spending Christmas in Israel after receiving free cardiac surgery as part of the Save a Child's Heart program in Holon.

Thirteen pediatric and heart patients from Zambia are spending Christmas in Israel as part of SACH’s humanitarian medical program, which provides free cardiac surgery to children from developing countries.

Heartie wins two Red Dot Design awards

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Israel's life expectancy is rising, but can continue to rise higher - opinion

Congratulations to the State of Israel. Well done. Now, let’s do even better.

 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

It’s time to treat heart disease like the preventable crisis it is - opinion

We need to do something about the next possible victim of heart disease.

THE MAYO CLINIC headquarters in Rochester, Minnesota: Though being overweight or obese is certainly a risk factor and increases one’s odds of suffering a cardiac event, the Mayo Clinic cites data that 15-30% of thin people will get heart disease, the writer notes.

The simple (and pleasant) action that may reduce the risk of heart disease

Donating blood is extremely important, both in times of war and in everyday life. But it turns out that it’s not only a good deed for others – it’s also good for yourself.

Blood donation

4×4: The Norwegian fitness trend that promises a heart 20 years younger

This simple trend developed in Norway promises to dramatically improve fitness and heart health through three short workouts a week – but can we really trust the bold promises?

 Working out on stairs

For the first time in Israel: Artificial heart is transplanted successfully

Hadassah doctors performed the country’s first-ever complete artificial heart transplant on a 63-year-old patient, offering new hope for patients with severe heart failure.

 HADASSAH-UNIVERSITY Medical Center doctors are hard at work inserting an artificial heart into a patient, last week.(Hadassah-University Medical Center)

Choosing health: Why you should live a healthy lifestyle even if you're unwell - opinion

It's too easy to say it's all genes, but personal decisions impact health.

 Study reveals heart has ‘sweet taste’ receptors. Illustration.