AHA News: Next Feat For Doc Who Gave CPR to 2 Runners in 1 Race? Preventing More Hearts From Stopping.
MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Running the Monterey Bay Half Marathon, Dr. Steven Lome kept his eyes locked on two runners ahead of him.They were his oldest kids, 16-year-old Jadyn and 14-year-old Ian. Both are on their hig…
Learn MoreAHA News: The Connection Between Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risks
MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Hot flashes and night sweats – they are the hallmark symptoms of menopause.But there’s something else happening to women entering their late 40s and early 50s that they can’t see or feel and m…
Learn MoreHigh Blood Pressure: Here’s What to Know
MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You’re in your doctor’s office, and the nurse checks your blood pressure as a matter of course. But your numbers are high, and the doctor steps in with some advice, and possibly a prescription for medications …
Learn MoreCOVID Vaccine Bonus: Lower Heart Attack Risk If You Get Infected
MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A COVID-19 shot may protect a person from more than the virus alone, new research suggests.Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City linked vaccination with fewer heart atta…
Learn MoreBad Sleep Can Raise Heart Risks for Seniors
MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sticking to a consistent sleeping routine may help keep your arteries clear as you age, new research suggests.Conversely, older adults who slept for a varying number of hours each night and tended to fall asle…
Learn MorePara reducir su consumo de sal, evite estos 15 alimentos
JUEVES, 16 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los estadounidenses comen demasiada sal, y más de una docena de los alimentos preferidos y precocinados tienen gran parte de la culpa.Casi un 90 por ciento de los estadounidenses superan las directrice…
Learn MoreIrregular Heartbeat: What Is It and How Do You Treat It?
MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many things can make your heart skip a beat — the words to a song, a case of the nerves or a near car accident — but these temporary palpitations aren’t usually cause for concern. But much more serious, and so…
Learn MoreGood Heart Health in Midlife May Protect Against Depressive Symptoms
FRIDAY, Feb. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Better cardiovascular health in midlife is associated with a lower risk for depressive symptoms over time, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in JAMA Psychiatry.Thomas T. van Sloten, M.D., from Univ…
Learn MoreAvoid These 15 Foods to Lower Your Salt Intake
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans eat too much salt and more than a dozen favorite and convenience foods are largely to blame.Nearly 90% of Americans exceed dietary guidelines for sodium intake, a risk factor for high blood pressur…
Learn MoreNeighborhood Socioeconomic Status Tied to Mortality for Neurologic Conditions
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with 30-day mortality for common neurologic conditions, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in Neurology.Jay B. Lusk, from the Duke University…
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