Vitamin D Supplementation May Cut Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, vitamin D supplementation may reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular events although the difference is small and confidence intervals consistent with a null finding, according to a st…
Learn MoreLoneliness, but Not Social Isolation, Tied to CVD Risk With Diabetes
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness is associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with diabetes, according to a study published online June 29 in the European Heart Journal.Xuan Wang, M.D., Ph.D., from t…
Learn MoreAHA News: Are You Getting Enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in heart and brain health. They’ve been linked to a stronger immune system, reduced inflammation and lower blood pressure and triglycerides, reducing…
Learn MoreAHA News: ¿Recibes suficientes ácidos grasos omega-3?
VIERNES, 30 de junio de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Los ácidos grasos omega-3 juegan un papel importante en la salud cardíaca y en la cerebral. Se les ha relacionado con un sistema inmunológico más fuerte, reducción de la inflamación y n…
Learn MoreUncontrolled Heart Risk Factors Common in Head, Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The burden of suboptimally controlled cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and incident risk of stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) are considerable in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC…
Learn MoreAHA News: Ohio Mother Goes Into Heart Failure After Fourth Pregnancy
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Marian Dancy is a mother of four and a payroll specialist with a local law enforcement agency in Columbus, Ohio. Her fourth pregnancy was the easiest, giving her a third daughter to round ou…
Learn MoreMixed Results on Vitamin D’s Benefit for Aging Hearts
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D supplements might lower the risk of heart attack and other cardiac ills for people over 60 — especially if they’re already taking heart meds, a new study suggests. “Our results suggest that furthe…
Learn MoreAHA News: How Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors Can Prepare For Wildfires and Hurricanes
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Environmental disasters are difficult for anyone. For people with cardiovascular disease, they can be particularly risky.As wildfire and hurricane seasons kick into high gear, experts urge …
Learn MoreAHA News: Cómo prepararse para incendios forestales y huracanes si ha sobrevivido un ataque cardíaco o derrame cerebral
MIÉRCOLES, 28 de junio de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Los desastres ambientales son difíciles para todos. Para las personas con una enfermedad cardiovascular, pueden ser especialmente riesgosas.Con el comienzo de las temporadas activas d…
Learn MoreTreatment-Resistant High Blood Pressure May Be More Common Than Thought
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — One in 10 people with high blood pressure suffer from a treatment-resistant type of hypertension, yet these patients aren’t always getting the right medication, a new study finds.”Apparent resistant hypertensi…
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