Poor-Quality Diet Tied to Higher Risk for Adverse CAD, PAD Outcomes
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Poor diet quality is independently associated with a higher risk for recurrent major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and major adverse limb events (MALE) in patients with chronic coronary artery disease (CA…
Learn MoreAutism in Older Adults: Studies Show Higher Rates of Mental, Physical Ills
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While a lot of research has focused on autism in children, much less effort goes toward studying adults with autism.Now, two new reports find this group is at substantial risk for age-related physical conditions…
Learn MoreU.S. Death Rate Declined in 2022, COVID Deaths Fell by Almost Half
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Preliminary mortality data for 2022 finds America making its way back from the devastation of the pandemic, with a significant 5.3% decline in deaths compared to 2021.And although COVID-19 remained the fourth …
Learn MoreDo All Heart Attack Survivors Need Long-Term Beta Blocker Meds?
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s standard for heart attack survivors to take beta blocker medications for years afterward, but a new study suggests that may be unnecessary for people who’ve had a milder heart attack. Researchers found th…
Learn MoreUn nuevo ‘tatuaje electrónico’ que se usa en el pecho monitoriza la salud del corazón
MARTES, 2 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Podría un “tatuaje” electrónico en el pecho (inalámbrico, ligero y fino) revolucionar la monitorización cardiaca y reducir las probabilidades de enfermedad cardiaca en las personas con un riesgo alto?Es p…
Learn MoreNew ‘E-Tattoo’ Is Worn on Chest to Track Your Heart Health
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could an electronic chest “tattoo” — wireless, lightweight and razor-thin — upend heart monitoring and lower the odds of heart disease for folks who are at high-risk? Just possibly.The clear patch in question…
Learn MoreLas siestas al mediodía y la salud: la duración de la siesta podría ser clave
JUEVES, 27 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Si tiene ganas de hacer la siesta, mejor que sea corta.Los investigadores encontraron que las siestas de 30 minutos o más en Murcia, una región de España, donde hacer la siesta es común, se vinculaban co…
Learn MoreMidday Naps & Health: How Long You Nap May Be Key
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re longing for a nap, try to keep it short. Researchers found that siestas of 30 minutes or more in Murcia, a region of Spain, where it’s common to nap, were linked to a higher risk of obesity, a gr…
Learn MoreMeditation Complements Cardiac Rehab for Coronary Artery Disease Patients
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Meditation may benefit participants in traditional cardiovascular rehabilitation programs, according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, held fro…
Learn MorePsychotherapy’s Hidden Bonus: Healthier Hearts
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Treating depression with talk therapy may provide protection against heart disease, new research suggests. As depression lifts, people may begin to engage more in healthy eating and exercise, investigators be…
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