Just 5 extra minutes of exercise may save you from high blood pressure
Replacing sedentary behavior with 20-27 minutes of daily exercise may reduce cardiovascular disease risk by up to 28%.
Incidental exercises can significantly benefit blood pressure and overall health.
Most people over 70 should consider taking statins, study finds
Statins should be prescribed to most individuals over 70, as they are cost-effective and improve health outcomes.
Standing Desks Are Better for Your Health-but Still Not Enough
Standing desks provide some health benefits, yet risks of prolonged standing and inactivity persist, leaving the debate unresolved.
Son algunos alimentos ultraprocesados peores que otros?
A dietary pattern rich in ultraprocessed foods is likely linked to various health issues, notably cardiovascular diseases, according to extensive research.
Just 5 extra minutes of exercise may save you from high blood pressure
Replacing sedentary behavior with 20-27 minutes of daily exercise may reduce cardiovascular disease risk by up to 28%.
Incidental exercises can significantly benefit blood pressure and overall health.
Most people over 70 should consider taking statins, study finds
Statins should be prescribed to most individuals over 70, as they are cost-effective and improve health outcomes.
Standing Desks Are Better for Your Health-but Still Not Enough
Standing desks provide some health benefits, yet risks of prolonged standing and inactivity persist, leaving the debate unresolved.
Son algunos alimentos ultraprocesados peores que otros?
A dietary pattern rich in ultraprocessed foods is likely linked to various health issues, notably cardiovascular diseases, according to extensive research.
Study shows vitamin D supplementation doesn't cut cardiac risk - Harvard Gazette
Vitamin D supplementation is ineffective in preventing cardiovascular disease in older adults, according to a study by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Women Have A Uniquely Increased Risk for Heart Disease And Doctors Don't Know The Mechanism
Genetic differences between sexes significantly influence the development and presentation of cardiovascular disease.
Menopausal women who get migraines at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, study says
Menopausal women who suffer from migraines and common menopausal symptoms may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease.
Women with chronic migraines, hot flashes, and night sweats are 1.5 times more likely to develop heart disease and 1.7 times more likely to have a stroke compared to those without the combination of symptoms.
Women Have A Uniquely Increased Risk for Heart Disease And Doctors Don't Know The Mechanism
Genetic differences between sexes significantly influence the development and presentation of cardiovascular disease.
Menopausal women who get migraines at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, study says
Menopausal women who suffer from migraines and common menopausal symptoms may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease.
Women with chronic migraines, hot flashes, and night sweats are 1.5 times more likely to develop heart disease and 1.7 times more likely to have a stroke compared to those without the combination of symptoms.
Workers to be offered free office health checks to cut heart attacks and strokes
NHS introduces free workplace health checks in England to prevent cardiovascular diseases and boost economic growth.
U.S. South Asians Need Targeted Programs to Improve Heart Health - News Center
The largest cardiovascular intervention trial for U.S. South Asians failed to reduce risk but showed improvements in lifestyle behaviors.
Niacin Was, Is, and Always will be Essential to Life and the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Just for Starters
Niacin fortification has historical significance and continues to be crucial for public health, although recent studies have raised concerns about its association with cardiovascular disease.
Workers to be offered free office health checks to cut heart attacks and strokes
NHS introduces free workplace health checks in England to prevent cardiovascular diseases and boost economic growth.
U.S. South Asians Need Targeted Programs to Improve Heart Health - News Center
The largest cardiovascular intervention trial for U.S. South Asians failed to reduce risk but showed improvements in lifestyle behaviors.
Niacin Was, Is, and Always will be Essential to Life and the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Just for Starters
Niacin fortification has historical significance and continues to be crucial for public health, although recent studies have raised concerns about its association with cardiovascular disease.
The Link Between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
People with diabetes have a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease due to various factors like inflammation, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, vascular damage, and heart muscle stiffening.
Weight-loss drugs aren't a magic bullet. Lifestyle changes are key to lasting health
The use of weight-loss medicines like semaglutide and tirzepatide is increasing in popularity due to their success in helping people lose weight.
These medications have been shown to have additional benefits for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
The Link Between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
People with diabetes have a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease due to various factors like inflammation, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, vascular damage, and heart muscle stiffening.
Weight-loss drugs aren't a magic bullet. Lifestyle changes are key to lasting health
The use of weight-loss medicines like semaglutide and tirzepatide is increasing in popularity due to their success in helping people lose weight.
These medications have been shown to have additional benefits for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Treating Cardiovascular Health with Anti-Obesity Medications and Addressing Health Equity - News Center
GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like semaglutide can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with obesity but no diabetes.
Weight-independent effects of semaglutide include reducing inflammation and improving vasculature and kidney health, leading to decreased development of cardiovascular events.
Wegovy is no longer just a weight-loss drug
Wegovy was approved by the FDA to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in obese or overweight adults with established cardiovascular disease.
Wegovy has been shown to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiac events by 20%, cardiovascular death by 15%, and death from any cause by 19%.
Stress-eating comfort food just makes stress worse, study finds - here's why and what to eat instead
Eating fatty food during or before a stressful event reduces brain and heart functioning and slows down the body's recovery from stress.
Eating high-fat foods under stress reduces cardiovascular function and oxygen flow to the brain.
Trans adults in rural areas at higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Transgender adults in rural Appalachia have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to cisgender individuals.
Transgender participants in the study had higher rates of tobacco use, obesity, and high blood pressure compared to cisgender participants.
Tailored interventions and campaigns are needed to promote awareness and address cardiovascular disease risk factors among the transgender population in rural areas.
Trans adults in rural areas at higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Transgender adults in rural Appalachia have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to cisgender individuals.
Transgender participants in the study had higher rates of tobacco use, obesity, and high blood pressure compared to cisgender participants.
Tailored interventions and campaigns are needed to promote awareness and address cardiovascular disease risk factors among the transgender population in rural areas.
Trans adults in rural areas at higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Transgender adults in rural Appalachia have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to cisgender individuals.
Transgender participants in the study had higher rates of tobacco use, obesity, and high blood pressure compared to cisgender participants.
Tailored interventions and campaigns are needed to promote awareness and address cardiovascular disease risk factors among the transgender population in rural areas.
Study says people over 40 with HIV would benefit from also taking this medication
The British HIV Association recommends that everyone over 40 living with HIV should be offered statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, regardless of their cholesterol levels.
The recommendations are based on the findings of the REPRIEVE study, which showed that participants assigned statins had a significantly lower risk of developing major cardiovascular problems.
Stress-eating comfort food just makes stress worse, study finds - here's why and what to eat instead
Eating fatty food during or before a stressful event reduces brain and heart functioning and slows down the body's recovery from stress.
Eating high-fat foods under stress reduces cardiovascular function and oxygen flow to the brain.
Trans adults in rural areas at higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Transgender adults in rural Appalachia have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to cisgender individuals.
Transgender participants in the study had higher rates of tobacco use, obesity, and high blood pressure compared to cisgender participants.
Tailored interventions and campaigns are needed to promote awareness and address cardiovascular disease risk factors among the transgender population in rural areas.
Trans adults in rural areas at higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Transgender adults in rural Appalachia have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to cisgender individuals.
Transgender participants in the study had higher rates of tobacco use, obesity, and high blood pressure compared to cisgender participants.
Tailored interventions and campaigns are needed to promote awareness and address cardiovascular disease risk factors among the transgender population in rural areas.
Trans adults in rural areas at higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Transgender adults in rural Appalachia have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to cisgender individuals.
Transgender participants in the study had higher rates of tobacco use, obesity, and high blood pressure compared to cisgender participants.
Tailored interventions and campaigns are needed to promote awareness and address cardiovascular disease risk factors among the transgender population in rural areas.
Study says people over 40 with HIV would benefit from also taking this medication
The British HIV Association recommends that everyone over 40 living with HIV should be offered statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, regardless of their cholesterol levels.
The recommendations are based on the findings of the REPRIEVE study, which showed that participants assigned statins had a significantly lower risk of developing major cardiovascular problems.