Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower CVD, Mortality in Women
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women, adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, according to a review published online March 14 in Heart.Anushriya Pant, from …
Learn MoreACC: Coordinated Intervention Increases Rx for Evidence-Based T2DM Therapies
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A coordinated, multifaceted intervention increases prescription of three groups of evidence-based therapies in adults with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a stu…
Learn MoreTrends in STEMI Explored for Women Aged 18 to 55 Years
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women aged 18 to 55 years, ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) hospitalization rates decreased during 2008 to 2019, with the decline driven by a reduced proportion of hospitalizations among…
Learn MoreLong-Term PM₂.₅ Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Stacey E. Alexeeff, Ph….
Learn MoreAHA News: Former College Hoops Star Learned She Had a Hole in Her Heart After It Caused a Stroke
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Tamie Felty was waiting for her wife, Amy Burnett, to get dressed for brunch when she heard a crash in the bedroom.”Hey, what’s going on in there?” Felty called out.She heard Burnett try to s…
Learn MoreHow to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Here’s a sobering stat: heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The good news? You can take actionable steps to improve your heart health and lower your chances …
Learn MoreLa depresión aumenta el riesgo de accidente cerebrovascular
JUEVES, 9 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Otro ejemplo de la conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: las personas con síntomas de depresión quizá se enfrenten a un mayor riesgo de sufrir un accidente cerebrovascular (ACV), y además de una peor recup…
Learn MoreCausal Link Suggested Between High-Dose Radiation Exposure, CVD
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Evidence supports a causal association between radiation exposure and cardiovascular disease, although there is interstudy heterogeneity, according to a review published online March 8 in The BMJ.Mark P. Lit…
Learn MoreCommon Sugar Substitute Negatively Impacts Cardiovascular Risk
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Erythritol is associated with incident major adverse cardiovascular event risk and enhances platelet reactivity and thrombosis formation, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in Nature Medicine.Marc…
Learn MoreDepression Ups Odds for a Stroke
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In yet another example of the mind-body connection, people with depression symptoms may face an increased risk of having a stroke, as well as a worse recovery afterwards. A new international study, published…
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