Study highlights limitations of current cardiac screening tools
Current cardiac screening tools used to prevent heart attacks fail to identify nearly half of the people who…
Arthritis and increased risk of cardiovascular disease: is there an interaction with other chronic diseases? A nationwide cohort study | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Pei W, Xu L, Zhong H, Wang Z, Yao R, Zhang L, et al. Clinical features of inflammatory…
Mediterranean diet with lean beef shows no spike in heart-risk indicator: Study
A new analysis out of Penn State is pushing back on the long-standing belief that beef automatically spells…
Calculator assesses 30-year heart risk for young adults
Just as saving for retirement starts early, so should protecting your heart. A new Northwestern Medicine study introduces…
Are mushrooms more than a low-calorie food? New analysis explains their hidden advantages
A new evidence review reveals how everyday mushrooms can nudge cardiometabolic markers in the right direction and even…
Listening to slow-tempo music may boost sleep quality for people over 50
A new meta-analysis finds that listening to soothing, slow-tempo music can meaningfully enhance sleep quality in older adults,…
Blood protein pattern linked to increased risk of hereditary atherosclerosis
A specific pattern of proteins in the blood may reflect an increased risk of hereditary atherosclerosis. This is…
The minimum cardio to do each week for a healthy heart
Strength training is gaining focus right now – but this is why cardio still deserves a place in…
Action needed to fix gender gap in cardiac rehab
Despite clear evidence that cardiac rehab saves lives, most women never enroll. The American Heart Association’s new statement…
Heated tobacco and cigarettes cause the same gut and vascular damage, study finds
Both traditional and heated tobacco exposure, whether active or passive, were linked to intestinal permeability, oxidative stress, and…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Aligning your body clock may protect your heart and metabolism, says AHA
The American Heart Association warns that disrupted circadian rhythms, from irregular sleep, late-night meals, or shift work, can…