Walking Wonders: Fewer Steps Than Thought for a Longer Life
Daily step counts necessary for health benefits may be less than what was believed earlier, suggests the largest examination on this topic to date. The…
European Society of Cardiology News
Metabolic Time Bomb – These 4 Risk Factors Are Linked With Earlier Heart Attack and Stroke
According to a study recently presented at ESC Congress 2023, middle-aged adults who exhibit three or more risk factors—such as marginally elevated waist circumference, blood…
Shock to the Heart: Defibrillators Boost Cardiac Arrest Survival Even With Fast Ambulance Arrival
Using a defibrillator on a cardiac arrest victim improves 30-day survival even when the ambulance response times are as short as two minutes. This revelation…
New Research Challenges Advice To Limit High-Fat Dairy Foods
Red meat and whole grains can either be incorporated or omitted from a nutritious diet without significant differences, according to a study recently published in…
Good for Your Health and the Climate: The Power of a Plant-Based Diet
According to a comprehensive evaluation of randomized trials published since 1982, both vegan and vegetarian diets are associated with decreased cholesterol and fat levels in…
An Unexpected Pathway to Hypertension: Your Phone Habits Could Be Putting Your Heart at Risk
According to a study recently published in the European Heart Journal – Digital Health, spending over 30 minutes per week on mobile phone conversations can…
The Shopping Trip That Saves Your Life: Supermarket Carts That Diagnose Heart Problems
The SHOPS-AF study used supermarket carts fitted with ECG sensors to detect atrial fibrillation among shoppers in a novel public health initiative. While the method…
Two Years of Life – The Hidden Cost of COVID for Heart Attack Patients
A study recently published in the European Heart Journal – Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC),…
Breathing New Life: Oxygen Therapy Improves Heart Function in Long COVID Patients
A small trial has found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may help restore proper heart function in patients with post-COVID syndrome, with participants in the…
Ladies First: Women More Likely To Die After Heart Attack Than Men
According to a study presented at Heart Failure 2023, women are over twice as likely to die after a heart attack compared to men. This…
Short Night-Time Sleep Linked With 74% Increased Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
According to a study recently published in the European Heart Journal – Open, an academic journal of the European Society of Cardiology, individuals who sleep…
High Power EV Chargers: A Green Light for Cardiac Device Patients?
High-power electric vehicle chargers are safe for patients with pacemakers and defibrillators, according to a study published today in EP Europace,[1] a journal of the…
Sleeping Too Little or Too Much Is Linked With a Shorter Life – But There Is a Simple Way To Counteract These Negative Effects
Engaging in physical exercise can mitigate the negative effects of insufficient or excessive sleep on lifespan, according to a study of over 90,000 adults. The…
New Research Finds That the Time of Day You Exercise Could Impact Your Heart Health
Heart disease and stroke risk are lowest in those who engage in morning physical activity. A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive…
Just 2 Minutes: Short Bursts of Vigorous Activity Linked With Living Longer
Two-minute bursts of vigorous activity totaling 15 minutes a week are associated with a reduced risk of death. Bursts of vigorous activity lasting two minutes…
Birth Control Pill Poses a Serious Health Risk to Women With a Common Condition
Combined birth control pill greatly increases the risk of blood clots in obese women. According to a paper recently published in ESC Heart Failure, a…
Drinking Two to Three Cups of Coffee Daily Is Linked With a Longer Lifespan
Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is associated with a longer lifespan and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with avoiding…
Up to 72% More Likely: New Study Links Insufficient Sleep to Teenage Obesity
Teenagers who sleep less than 8 hours are more likely to be overweight and obese. According to a study presented at the European Society of…
