Good heart health may protect against cognitive decline in black women
Apr 24, 2024
The finding was seen for processing speed and cardiovascular health in Black women but not white women.
AHA: Environmental exposures tied to CVD deaths in the US, UK
Nov 07, 2022
The risk-attributable cardiovascular death rate was associated with lead exposure higher in the US than the UK; the opposite pattern was seen between the countries for particulate matter exposure.
Morning exercise tied to larger cuts in cardiovascular disease risk
Nov 23, 2022
Physical activity in the morning reduces the risk for cardiovascular disease, regardless of total activity level; the findings were more evident in women.
Lower frequency of adding salt to food linked to lower CVD risk
Nov 29, 2022
The lowest CVD risk was seen for those who combined a DASH-style diet with the lowest frequency of adding salt to food.
Experiencing gratitude tied to longevity in older women
Jul 08, 2024
Higher levels of gratitude were tied to a 9% reduction in all-cause mortality and a 15% reduction in cardiovascular death.
AI-informed health app aids diabetes outcomes
May 15, 2024
The app gives tailored nutrition and health recommendations, which are linked to decreases in HbA1c and heart disease risk.
Physical activity, sleep duration linked to mortality
Apr 05, 2023
“Our findings suggest that health promotion efforts targeting both physical activity and sleep duration may be more effective in preventing or delaying premature death in middle-aged and older adults...
Managing cardiovascular disease risk factors may help preserve physical function in aging: study
By
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,...
AI could play role in preventing prescribing of unnecessary drugs in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 22, 2024
A new study finds that artificial intelligence could encourage doctors to stop prescribing drugs that aren’t necessary.
High-intensity statins underused with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Sep 19, 2023
The authors say that the findings show gaps between practice and guideline-based care.