1 in 5 Folks at High Heart Risk Refuse to Take a Statin
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Twenty percent of folks who are at high risk for heart disease refuse statins that could help prevent it, researchers report.They found that women were about 20% more likely than men to decline statin drugs w…
Learn MoreTake These 7 Healthy Steps to Lower Your Odds for Dementia
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If it’s good for your heart, it’s good for your brain, too.This is the main message from a new study showing that seven heart-healthy habits can lower your chances of developing dementia down the road. This l…
Learn MoreCould a Common Sweetener Raise Heart Risks?
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An artificial sweetener commonly used in processed foods could be increasing people’s risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study argues.Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol found in many vegetables and frui…
Learn MoreDaily Marijuana Use Now Linked to Heart Risks
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that smoking weed is far from benign: Toking every day might raise your odds of heart disease.The increased risk is not insignificant. Daily marijuana users are about one-third more likel…
Learn MoreLos riesgos cardiacos aumentan en las personas con COVID prolongada
JUEVES, 23 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sufrir los síntomas persistentes conocidos como COVID prolongada tras una infección con la COVID-19 multiplica por más de dos el riesgo de desarrollar nuevos síntomas cardiacos, según una investigación…
Learn MoreGetting a Good Night’s Sleep Can Add Years to Your Life
THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Getting good sleep may have long-term benefits — even extending your life span, a new study suggests.Researchers found that young people with better sleep habits were incrementally less likely to die early….
Learn MoreHeart Risks Rise in People With Long COVID
THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having the lingering symptoms known as long COVID after a COVID-19 infection more than doubles the risk of developing new heart symptoms, according to new research. “COVID-19 is more than a simple respirator…
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 MoreWhat Is Congestive Heart Failure?
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Congestive heart failure is a scary diagnosis nobody wants to hear, but what is the condition and how do you manage it?Plenty of people are affected: Roughly 5.7 million Americans are living with congestive…
Learn MoreA1C: What Is It, and What Does It Mean for Your Heart?
SUNDAY, Feb. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You might think about cholesterol when you consider your cardiovascular health.It’s also important to consider your A1C levels.Sugar is just as bad for your heart as cholesterol — if not worse, said Dr. Danie…
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