Childhood Abuse Linked to Higher Risk for High Cholesterol as an Adult in New Research
According to a research of almost 5,000 Black and white adults in the United States, the likelihood of developing high cholesterol – a risk factor…
American Heart Association
Heart Complications in Children & Young Adults After COVID-19 Are Uncommon – But More Research Needed
The new scientific statement details what has been learned about how to treat, manage and even likely prevent cardiovascular complications from the SARS-CoV-2 virus in…
Genetic Map Predicts Heart Disease Risk Scores for People With Type 2 Diabetes
A new study confirmed a risk score, based on a map of genetic variants known to affect blood pressure, successfully identified people with Type 2…
30-Year Study Finds Eating Two Servings of Avocados a Week Linked to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A 30-year study of more than 110,000 health professionals found that participants who ate at least two servings of avocado a week had a lower…
Heart Attack Survivors Less Likely To Develop Parkinson’s Disease
People who have had a heart attack are at increased risk of stroke and vascular dementia; however, a new study found they may be less…
Eating Protein From a Greater Variety of Sources Linked With Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure
In a study of nearly 12,200 adults in China, eating protein from a greater variety of sources was associated with a lower risk of developing…
Only 40% of Women Giving Birth in the U.S. Had Good Heart Health Prior to Pregnancy
More than half of women, 20-44 years of age, who gave birth in the U.S. in 2019 had at least one cardiovascular risk factor, including…
People With Heart Defects at Greater Risk for Severe COVID-19 Illness and Death
People with congenital heart defects who were hospitalized with COVID-19 were up to twice as likely to suffer severe illness or death from the virus…
Drinking Wine With Meals Associated With Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A study including nearly 312,000 current drinkers suggests consuming moderate amounts of alcohol (no more than 14 grams per day for women and 28 grams…
For Getting Better Sleep, Resistance Exercise May Be Superior to Aerobic Exercise
A new study found that resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep. A year-long resistance exercise program…
High Blood Pressure Linked With Certain Oral Bacteria in Older Women
In a study of more than 1,200 women in the U.S., average age 63 years, 10 kinds of oral bacteria were associated with a higher…
Avocados Are a Nutritious, Heart-Healthy Option Super Bowl Sunday – And Year-Round
This Super Bowl Sunday, millions of Americans will reach for avocados to make guacamole, a standard go-to snack for game day. But that green goodness…
Sound the Alarm! Most of Us Need More Fiber in Our Diet
There are a lot of health factors to keep in mind as we navigate through the dietary day: calories, carbohydrates, protein, saturated fat, vitamins and…
Men Prone To Worry and Anxiety May Develop Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors at Younger Ages
In a long-term study of men in the U.S., more high-risk factors for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes developed earlier in life among those…
Drinking Coffee: Study Finds Both Beneficial and Harmful Short-Term Health Effects
A randomized trial to study caffeinated coffee consumption among 100 volunteers for two weeks found both potentially beneficial and harmful short-term health consequences of drinking…
Heart Function Recovered Quickly in Children With COVID-19-Related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
Heart recovery began within the first week of diagnosis among children who developed COVID-19-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). Children treated for MIS-C had normal heart…
Breastfeeding Reduces Mothers’ Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
Women who breastfed at some time in their lives were less likely to develop heart disease or stroke, compared to women who did not breastfeed,…
Marijuana Use Doubles Risk of Deadly Complication After Rare Type of Bleeding Stroke
Among adults with a certain type of bleeding stroke, those who used marijuana within the last 3-30 days were more than twice as likely to…
