New Study Links Poor Mental Health to Increased Risk of Heart Disease
Heart disease tops the list as the leading cause of death for adults worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A recent…
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Mediterranean Magic: Diet Slashes Women’s Cardiovascular Disease and Death Risk by Nearly 25%
More sex-specific research is needed to guide clinical practice, say researchers. Sticking closely to a Mediterranean diet cuts a woman’s risks of cardiovascular disease and…
New Research Indicates That Light Therapy May Slow Cardiovascular Aging
A recent study suggests that light therapy could be an effective means of slowing down cardiovascular aging. Light therapy has proven to be an effective…
Genes Linked to Heart Disease Unexpectedly Found in Genetics Tests – Now What?
A new American Heart Association scientific statement helps interpret incidentally found gene variants that may be associated with cardiovascular disease risk. As healthcare professionals, researchers,…
“Obesity Paradox” Debunked in New Research
Study shows ‘obesity paradox’ does not exist: waist-to-height ratio is a better indicator of outcomes in patients with heart failure than BMI. New research has…
Long COVID Pain: Increased Rates of Chest Pain Up to a Year After Infection
Even patients with mild COVID-19 infections can suffer from health complications for months, even years, post-infection. Nearly 19% of U.S. adults who had previously tested…
New Study: Aircraft Noise Can Damage the Heart
New research indicates that aircraft noise exacerbates the damage caused by myocardial infarction. Traffic noise may be a significant factor in the progression and worsening…
“Alarming” Findings – High Blood Pressure Can Cause Heart Damage in Adolescents
A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics highlights the detrimental effects of elevated blood pressure and hypertension during adolescence, leading to early cardiac…
A New Promising Ultrasound Device Could Treat High Blood Pressure
An ultrasound device that calms overactive nerves in the kidneys has the potential to help some individuals get their blood pressure under control. According to…
New Study Finds That People Living in Rural Areas Have a Much Greater Risk of Heart Failure
A large study supported by the National Institutes of Health also revealed that Black men residing in rural areas are at the highest risk. According…
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…
Cambridge Researchers Unveil Simple 11-Minute Solution To Reduce Risk of Early Death
One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by…
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…
