Younger individuals are at a higher risk of experiencing the adverse cardiovascular effects associated with elevated blood cholesterol and hypertension. Younger individuals might be more...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-indicates-that-atherosclerosis-thought-to-be-irreversible-can-be-reversed/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/climbing-just-50-steps-a-day-can-cut-your-risk-of-heart-disease-by-20/ https://scitechdaily.com/climbing-just-50-steps-a-day-can-cut-your-risk-of-heart-disease-by-20/#comments Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:36:55 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=331714

Forget walking 10,000 steps a day. Climbing at least 50 steps daily can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease, a new study from Tulane...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/climbing-just-50-steps-a-day-can-cut-your-risk-of-heart-disease-by-20/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/beyond-sitting-any-activity-boosts-heart-health-even-sleep/ https://scitechdaily.com/beyond-sitting-any-activity-boosts-heart-health-even-sleep/#respond Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:20:00 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=328154

Exploring the link between daily patterns of movement and heart health. Replacing sitting with as little as a few minutes of moderate exercise a day...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/beyond-sitting-any-activity-boosts-heart-health-even-sleep/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/hearts-on-the-line-anxiety-and-depression-as-silent-accelerators-of-cardiovascular-disease/ https://scitechdaily.com/hearts-on-the-line-anxiety-and-depression-as-silent-accelerators-of-cardiovascular-disease/#comments Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:34:11 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=325916

Two studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 link mental health to heart health, showing that depression and anxiety can hasten the...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/hearts-on-the-line-anxiety-and-depression-as-silent-accelerators-of-cardiovascular-disease/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/any-activity-even-sleeping-is-better-for-your-heart-than-sitting-new-research-shows/ https://scitechdaily.com/any-activity-even-sleeping-is-better-for-your-heart-than-sitting-new-research-shows/#comments Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:59:36 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=328155

Replacing sitting with as little as a few minutes of moderate exercise a day tangibly improves heart health, according to new research from UCL and...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/any-activity-even-sleeping-is-better-for-your-heart-than-sitting-new-research-shows/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/heart-pet-scans-a-breakthrough-predictor-of-parkinsons-and-lewy-body-dementia-years-before-symptoms/ https://scitechdaily.com/heart-pet-scans-a-breakthrough-predictor-of-parkinsons-and-lewy-body-dementia-years-before-symptoms/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:43:44 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=327301

A biomarker of norepinephrine deficiency in the heart may help to detect Lewy body diseases before symptoms appear. In a small study, researchers at the...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/heart-pet-scans-a-breakthrough-predictor-of-parkinsons-and-lewy-body-dementia-years-before-symptoms/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/turn-back-your-biological-clock-lifes-essential-8-may-make-you-6-years-younger/ https://scitechdaily.com/turn-back-your-biological-clock-lifes-essential-8-may-make-you-6-years-younger/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:51:41 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=325914

An analysis of more than 6,500 adults found a clear link between high cardiovascular health — as measured by the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/turn-back-your-biological-clock-lifes-essential-8-may-make-you-6-years-younger/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/the-high-stakes-of-cannabis-marijuana-use-may-damage-heart-and-brain-health/ https://scitechdaily.com/the-high-stakes-of-cannabis-marijuana-use-may-damage-heart-and-brain-health/#comments Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:21:26 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=325915

As more people across the U.S. use marijuana for medical and recreational reasons, two new studies suggest its regular intake may damage heart and brain...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/the-high-stakes-of-cannabis-marijuana-use-may-damage-heart-and-brain-health/feed/ 7 https://scitechdaily.com/looming-threat-predicted-surge-in-heat-related-cardiovascular-deaths/ https://scitechdaily.com/looming-threat-predicted-surge-in-heat-related-cardiovascular-deaths/#comments Sat, 04 Nov 2023 18:17:06 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=323313

NIH-funded study predicts older and black adults will suffer the most. Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat are expected to increase between 2036 and 2065...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/looming-threat-predicted-surge-in-heat-related-cardiovascular-deaths/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/cardiovascular-deaths-due-to-extreme-heat-expected-to-skyrocket/ https://scitechdaily.com/cardiovascular-deaths-due-to-extreme-heat-expected-to-skyrocket/#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:31:36 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=323312

In nationwide projections, elderly and black adults are most at risk for cardiovascular death due to extreme heat, finds a new study in the journal,...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/cardiovascular-deaths-due-to-extreme-heat-expected-to-skyrocket/feed/ 5 https://scitechdaily.com/extreme-heat-expected-to-drive-us-cardiovascular-death-surge/ https://scitechdaily.com/extreme-heat-expected-to-drive-us-cardiovascular-death-surge/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:42 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=322978

A new study predicts a significant increase in heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the U.S. over the next four decades. The number of heat-related cardiovascular deaths...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/extreme-heat-expected-to-drive-us-cardiovascular-death-surge/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/heart-attack-alert-covid-19s-direct-assault-on-coronary-arteries/ https://scitechdaily.com/heart-attack-alert-covid-19s-direct-assault-on-coronary-arteries/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:01:40 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=321482

SARS-CoV-2 infected coronary arteries and increased inflammation in atherosclerotic plaques. The findings suggest how COVID-19 could increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. COVID-19...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/heart-attack-alert-covid-19s-direct-assault-on-coronary-arteries/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-that-increased-deep-sleep-benefits-your-heart/ https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-that-increased-deep-sleep-benefits-your-heart/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:31:28 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=315628

Sleep plays an essential role in human well-being, with deep sleep being especially vital for overall health. The brain recovers during this sleep stage, and...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-that-increased-deep-sleep-benefits-your-heart/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/hidden-assault-on-heart-covid-19-infects-coronary-arteries-and-increases-plaque-inflammation/ https://scitechdaily.com/hidden-assault-on-heart-covid-19-infects-coronary-arteries-and-increases-plaque-inflammation/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:46:57 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=314496

NIH-funded research sheds light on link between COVID-19 infection and increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can directly...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/hidden-assault-on-heart-covid-19-infects-coronary-arteries-and-increases-plaque-inflammation/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/fat-but-fit-expert-weighs-in-on-metabolically-healthy-obesity/ https://scitechdaily.com/fat-but-fit-expert-weighs-in-on-metabolically-healthy-obesity/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:43:26 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=314623

‘Metabolically healthy obesity’ might be a misleading term, as even individuals within this category face elevated health risks. Fat storage patterns and adipose tissue behavior...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/fat-but-fit-expert-weighs-in-on-metabolically-healthy-obesity/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/high-risk-cannabis-use-disorders-link-to-increased-risk-of-heart-attacks-and-cardiovascular-disease/ https://scitechdaily.com/high-risk-cannabis-use-disorders-link-to-increased-risk-of-heart-attacks-and-cardiovascular-disease/#comments Sat, 30 Sep 2023 01:01:45 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=312929

Cannabis Use Disorder May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease A new study has discovered that Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/high-risk-cannabis-use-disorders-link-to-increased-risk-of-heart-attacks-and-cardiovascular-disease/feed/ 12 https://scitechdaily.com/from-prescription-pills-to-prescription-produce-health-flourishes-with-fruits-and-veggies/ https://scitechdaily.com/from-prescription-pills-to-prescription-produce-health-flourishes-with-fruits-and-veggies/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:37:37 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=308644

In the largest known such study to date, an analysis of participant records by Tufts University researchers found programs that provide free fruits and vegetables...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/from-prescription-pills-to-prescription-produce-health-flourishes-with-fruits-and-veggies/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/revolutionary-ai-set-to-predict-your-future-health-with-a-single-click/ https://scitechdaily.com/revolutionary-ai-set-to-predict-your-future-health-with-a-single-click/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 02:18:07 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=311536

Bone density scans can now quickly identify an indicator of cardiovascular health risk. Thanks to artificial intelligence, we’ll soon have the ability to predict our...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/revolutionary-ai-set-to-predict-your-future-health-with-a-single-click/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/why-are-black-adults-at-greater-risk-of-death-from-heart-disease-new-study-reveals-social-factors-are-responsible/ https://scitechdaily.com/why-are-black-adults-at-greater-risk-of-death-from-heart-disease-new-study-reveals-social-factors-are-responsible/#respond Sun, 24 Sep 2023 22:22:45 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=311533

African Americans have a 54% higher risk of succumbing to cardiovascular disease compared to their White counterparts, even though there has been a significant decrease...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/why-are-black-adults-at-greater-risk-of-death-from-heart-disease-new-study-reveals-social-factors-are-responsible/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/lethal-combo-this-pair-of-stressors-doubles-mens-heart-disease-risk/ https://scitechdaily.com/lethal-combo-this-pair-of-stressors-doubles-mens-heart-disease-risk/#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2023 15:40:11 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=311087

Job strain and high efforts with low reward are psychosocial stressors that are each associated with heart disease risk and the combination was especially dangerous...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/lethal-combo-this-pair-of-stressors-doubles-mens-heart-disease-risk/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/diets-hidden-enemy-the-snack-attack-thats-undermining-your-healthy-meals/ https://scitechdaily.com/diets-hidden-enemy-the-snack-attack-thats-undermining-your-healthy-meals/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:34:10 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=309430

A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition shows that many people counteract the benefits of healthy meals with unhealthy snacks. The type of...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/diets-hidden-enemy-the-snack-attack-thats-undermining-your-healthy-meals/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/walking-wonders-fewer-steps-than-thought-for-a-longer-life/ https://scitechdaily.com/walking-wonders-fewer-steps-than-thought-for-a-longer-life/#respond Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:17:28 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=308812

Daily step counts necessary for health benefits may be less than what was believed earlier, suggests the largest examination on this topic to date. The...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/walking-wonders-fewer-steps-than-thought-for-a-longer-life/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/a-health-paradigm-shift-prescription-for-free-fruits-and-vegetables-linked-to-better-heart-health/ https://scitechdaily.com/a-health-paradigm-shift-prescription-for-free-fruits-and-vegetables-linked-to-better-heart-health/#respond Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:38:45 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=308645

Prescriptions for free produce were associated with reduced blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index, finds a new study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/a-health-paradigm-shift-prescription-for-free-fruits-and-vegetables-linked-to-better-heart-health/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/metabolic-time-bomb-these-4-risk-factors-are-linked-with-earlier-heart-attack-and-stroke/ https://scitechdaily.com/metabolic-time-bomb-these-4-risk-factors-are-linked-with-earlier-heart-attack-and-stroke/#respond Sat, 02 Sep 2023 20:56:05 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=304448

According to a study recently presented at ESC Congress 2023, middle-aged adults who exhibit three or more risk factors—such as marginally elevated waist circumference, blood...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/metabolic-time-bomb-these-4-risk-factors-are-linked-with-earlier-heart-attack-and-stroke/feed/ 0