Physically active women have significantly decreased risk of heart disease; Younger women having more acute heart attacks in the U.S
Issue Highlights:
- Women with lower sedentary time or who frequently interrupt their sitting have a significantly lower risk of heart disease.
- Younger women are having more heart attacks than younger men.
Embargoed until 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET Tues., Feb. 19, 2019
DALLAS, Feb. 19, 2019 — Women who spent less of their day […]
Eating nuts may reduce cardiovascular disease risk for people with diabetes
Study Highlights:
- People with type 2 diabetes who ate five servings of nuts per week enjoyed a 17 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Even a small amount of nuts made a difference, with a 3 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease and 6 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease death for each additional […]
Latest Statistics Say Nearly Half of Americans Have Some Form of Heart Disease
Feb 19, 2019
An annual report from the American Heart Association explains the rise in heart disease rates and emphasizes prevention.
Combining morning exercise with short walking breaks helps control blood pressure in older overweight/obese adults, especially in women
Study Highlights:
- Treadmill walking for 30 minutes in the morning lowered average blood pressure over an eight-hour day among older, overweight or obese men and women.
- Women who are overweight or obese enhanced the beneficial effects of morning exercise to reduce blood pressure by adding three-minute breaks from sitting every half hour throughout the day.
- This […]
Experts Highlight the Strong Link Between Depression and Heart Disease
Feb 19, 2019
Given high rates of depression among heart patients, experts encourage better screening and treatment for mental health.
Hormone therapy may increase cardiovascular risk during
Study Highlights:
- People receiving hormone therapy during gender transition had an elevated risk for cardiovascular events, such as strokes, blood clots and heart attacks.
- Findings underscore the importance of counseling and close monitoring of transgender patients receiving hormone therapy.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET Monday, February 18, 2019
DALLAS, February 18, 2019 — […]
PTSD alone didn’t increase heart disease risk in veterans with PTSD
Study Highlight:
- Coexisting medical conditions, psychiatric disorders, heavy smoking and illicit drug use may explain the increased risk for heart disease among veterans with PTSD.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019
DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2019 — Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by itself does not explain the increased risk […]
Strong Evidence Links Irregular Heart Rhythm to Dementia
Feb 05, 2019
Experts explore the link between atrial fibrillation and cognitive impairment, as well as opportunities for treatment and prevention.
Study Finds Smoking Increases Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease in Blacks
Feb 07, 2019
Smoking cigarettes is strongly linked to reduced blood flow in the limbs, shows study of more than 5,300 black adults.
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