Novel associations were seen for venous circulatory disorders and peripheral neuropathy in the presence and absence of diabetes.
Physical activity time, step counts yield similar results
May 21, 2024
Similar benefits were seen for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease prevention.
Managing cardiovascular disease risk factors may help preserve physical function in aging: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2023
One-third of older adults experience physical limitations that lead to reduced mobility, disability, institutionalization and mortality. But managing risk factors for cardiovascular disease could help,...
Whites have greatest magnitude of association of socioeconomic status with LE8
Sep 13, 2023
The magnitude of the positive association for four socioeconomic status categories with LE8 was greater for non-Hispanic whites than for minority groups.
Weightlifting linked to lower risk for all-cause, CVD mortality
Sep 30, 2022
Adults reporting weightlifting one to two times a week in addition to moderate-to-vigorous physical activity had the lowest risk.
CVD risk factors ID’d in individuals with high fracture risk
Sep 09, 2022
The highest incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events was seen in those with incident fragility fracture.
Risk factors worsening for adults with cardiovascular disease
Aug 09, 2022
From 1999-2002 to 2015-2018, a worsening was seen in proportion with ideal HbA1c and BMI and an increase in proportion with non-HDL-C levels <100 mg/dL.
Preventive aspirin should be based on benefit, not age
Jan 14, 2022
The authors urge primary care physicians to make case-by-case basis decisions based on the benefit-to-risk.
Total alcohol intake not linked to ventricular arrhythmia risk
Dec 28, 2021
Total alcohol intake has a U-shaped association with sudden cardiac death; beer, cider, spirits are linked to increased risk.
Premature acute myocardial infarction mortality declined from 1999 to 2019
Dec 23, 2021
The decline has slowed since 2011; it was higher among large and medium/small metros versus rural counties.