- Canadian researchers discovered that people who return to a stressful job after a heart attack are more likely to have a second attack than those without high levels of job stress. About 1000 people were looked at by the researchers. In 6 years, over 200 of the patients suffered heart problems again.

- According to researchers at University College London, unhappy relationships are bad for the heart. Scientists found that people who do not have emotional support and understanding from their partner, have a 34% increased risk of heart disease than those in happy relationships.

- Subclinical hypothyroidism (mildly underactive thyroid) can increase risk of heart failure. According to a new study, people with the condition are twice as likely to have heart failure compared to those who have normally functioning thyroids.

- Among people who experienced a heart attack and later developed depression, a lack of response to
antidepressant treatment suggests a high risk of another cardiac incident. It was discovered that the non-responders to treatment were nearly 3 times more likely to experience a new cardiovascular episode compared with the untreated patients.

- Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School found what popular weight loss programs are good in promoting heart health. They discovered that the Ornish diet is the best one for your heart, Weight Watchers is second, while Atkins is last.

- Massachusetts General Hospital researchers found a link between panic and heart attacks. They found that older women who reported one full-blown panic attack during a 6 month period were 3 times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke over the next 5 years than those who didn't report a panic attack.

- Researchers from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine found that fatty foods cooked at high temperatures can cause a significant dysfunction in blood vessel dilation. As a result, a heart disease can take place.

- Taking large doses of calcium supplements can increase the risk of heart attacks in older women. A University of Auckland study found that the calcium supplements may increase the chance of a heart attack by up to 40 percent in women over 70.

- Onions are rich in compounds that protect people from heart disease. Onions and other plants of the allium family (leeks, shallots, and scallions), contain compounds that help lower cholesterol, thin the blood, and prevent hardening of the arteries. All these things can cause heart disease.

- Getting out of bed before 5 a.m. is bad for the health of your heart. Japanese researchers found that early-risers are at a higher risk for developing heart problems, such as hypertension, strokes and hardening of the arteries.