Beware the Roar of Traffic: Study Shows Road Noise Makes Your Blood Pressure Rise – Literally
Study shows the sound of traffic is associated with increased risk of hypertension, calls for public health measures to reduce noise exposure. If you live…
American College of Cardiology News
Beware of Keto Diet: May Be Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attacks and Cardiovascular Disease
Popular weight-loss diet also associated with higher levels of LDL cholesterol. The ketogenic or “keto” diet, which involves consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates and…
Long COVID Sufferers More Than Twice As Likely To Experience Heart Problems
Long COVID more than doubles the risk of developing new cardiac symptoms. Experiencing lasting symptoms months after catching COVID-19, also known as long COVID, was…
Insomnia Tied to 69% Greater Risk of Heart Attack – Worse for Women
Experts urge sleep disorders to be assessed and included as a cardiovascular risk factor. People who suffer from insomnia were 69% more likely to have…
New Research Links Frequent Marijuana Use to Heart Disease
Researchers caution that cannabis use is not without risk. People who used marijuana daily were found to be about one-third more likely to develop coronary…
Dramatic Drop in U.S. Heart Attack Deaths Over the Past Two Decades
Encouraging reductions in racial disparities were also observed. The U.S. not only saw a significant decline in the overall rate of heart attack-related deaths in…
Hormone Replacements for Gender Affirmation Therapy May Raise Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Researchers suggest need for enhanced screening and counseling before starting therapy. People with gender dysphoria taking hormone replacements as part of gender affirmation therapy face…
Lonely Hearts at Risk: Lifelong Bachelors Face Dire Prognosis With Heart Failure
Awareness of marital status could help clinicians improve care. Men who never married were more than twice as likely to die within about five years…
How a Smartphone App Lowers Blood Sugar and Improves Health Behaviors in Patients With Diabetes
Trial shows clear “dose effect” between app-based cognitive behavioral therapy lessons and improvement in health. People with Type 2 diabetes who were given a smartphone…
How Your Facebook Friendships Could Impact Your Risk of Premature Death
Better economic connectedness on social media linked with lower rates of premature death. Places with higher rates of economic connectedness—linkages between people of lower and…
Want To Live Longer? Getting Good Sleep Could Add Years to Your Life
Having five low-risk sleep habits may have long-term benefits. Getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health—and maybe even…
Scientists Warn: Too Little Sodium Can Be Deadly to Heart Failure Patients
Cutting sodium below current recommendations could be counterproductive, research finds. For people with heart failure, restricting dietary sodium intake to levels below the standard recommended…
Key Micronutrients: Study Identifies Supplements That Benefit Cardiovascular Health
A meta-analysis of more than 884 studies finds omega-3, folic acid, and CoQ10 among the micronutrients that reduce cardiovascular risk. Healthy diets are rich in…
New Research: Your Choice of COVID Vaccine Can Increase Your Risk of Myocarditis
The study found that Moderna had greater rates of heart inflammation than Pfizer, although the overall risk remained extremely low. In comparison to the Pfizer…
Warning: Popular COVID-19 Drug May Interact With Common Heart Medications
The review paper urges health systems to notify patients with heart disease who are using COVID-19 of potential drug interactions. Patients with heart disease who…
Which Grains You Eat Can Impact Your Risk of Premature Heart Disease
A new study found eating refined grains was associated with an increased risk of premature heart disease and whole grains consumption with reduced risk. Researchers…
History of Allergies Linked With Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure and Coronary Heart Disease
Asthma most contributed to increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease. Data from the National Health Interview Survey demonstrated adults with a history of…
Daily Coffee May Benefit the Heart and Help You Live Longer – Here’s How Much To Drink
Drinking two to three cups a day was associated with greatest heart benefits. Drinking coffee—particularly two to three cups a day—is not only associated with…
