It’s supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. An Australian fitness instructor recalled the life-changing moment he died for 28 minutes after suffering a heart attack during a recreational basketball game. Phill Zdybel, 57, from Geelong, Victoria, has described his “out-of-body” experience and the feeling of looking down on himself from above. “I’m a miracle man,” … Read more
The secret to reducing dangerous blood clots in humans may come from an unlikely source: hibernating bears. In a new study published in Science, researchers looked at how the large mammal can lie dormant for extended periods without developing blood clots. Scientists found when bears hibernate, their heat shock protein 47 — which aids in … Read more
Diets similar to the popular Keto diet may be linked to a higher risk of heart disease, new research has found. The study, which has not been peer reviewed, was presented Sunday at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology. The findings showed that people on n low-carb, … Read more
Cutting calories could cut life short for those consuming this alternative sweetener. Erythritol, a common sugar substitute used to sweeten low-calorie food and drinks, has been linked to higher rates of heart attacks and strokes, according to a study by Cleveland Clinic doctors. The study, published in Nature Medicine, suggests that the substance puts people … Read more
In 2014, Brittany Williams was a fit, seemingly healthy 24-year-old. She ran daily, ate well and had a killer bikini body. Then, suddenly, she went into cardiac arrest. She was having dinner at a Times Square restaurant when her heart stopped and she lost consciousness, TODAY.com reported. “My mom and dad looked over, and they … Read more
Lisa Marie Presley’s death Thursday was eerily similar to those of a long line of her relatives, including dad Elvis — which an author has blamed on a genetic curse from the marriage of the King’s first-cousin grandparents. Elvis’ only child was just 54 when she died Thursday, reportedly after suffering a cardiac arrest at … Read more
A TikToker famous for eating strange and nostalgic food has reportedly died at age 33. Taylor, who posted using the username @Wafffler69 on TikTok, is believed to have suffered a fatal heart attack on Wednesday, according to his brother, Clayton. The influencer — whose full name is Taylor Claydorm, according to the Sun — amassed … Read more
The holidays are supposed to be a time that’s merry and filled with joy. But we all know they can be stressful with shopping, bad weather, hectic traveling and all the celebratory food and drink. More people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year, according … Read more
Comedian Gallagher, famous for smashing watermelons on stage with a hammer, passed away Friday morning at age 76. The prop comic’s long-time manager confirmed his passing in a statement to TMZ. According to the report, the comedian died of massive organ failure while at a hospice in Palm Springs, California. Gallagher had reportedly been sick … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m having a problem with my husband’s judgmental and narcissistic stepmom. She wasn’t nice to him or his siblings while they were growing up. My hubby recently had a heart attack. After I called to tell his dad and emailed his siblings, she got very upset with me because I didn’t give her … Read more
Divorce is no longer the only concern associated with irreconcilable differences. Being in a committed, cohabitating relationship has been linked with better health and heart disease prognosis in previous studies, but a new study found that severe marital stress may be linked to a worse recovery after a heart attack. Researchers at the Yale School … Read more
The late Leslie Jordan allegedly scheduled a cardiologist appointment before his untimely death Monday. TMZ reported Tuesday that the 67-year-old actor complained of shortness of breath for the past three weeks, so much so that he made a doctor’s appointment for the coming days. Law enforcement sources told the outlet they believe Jordan suffered a … Read more