Loneliness, but not social isolation, tied to CVD risk with diabetes
Jul 03, 2023
Loneliness was found to be a stronger predictor than lifestyle factors.
Recollection of grief following death of loved one tied to BP increases
Jun 28, 2023
The severity of grief was tied to greater increases in blood pressure.
Intensive inpatient BP management not beneficial in seniors
Jun 21, 2023
The risk for adverse events increased with intensive treatment among older adults with elevated BP in the first 48 hours of hospitalization.
Risk for stroke increased in association with insomnia symptoms
Jun 09, 2023
The association was stronger in participants younger than 50 years; mediators included diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and depression.
Very low-carb diet improves risk factors in adults with comorbidities
May 26, 2023
Greater improvements were seen for blood pressure, blood sugar levels and weight control versus the DASH diet.
Disease burden of ischemic stroke predicted to continue increasing
May 19, 2023
Major contributors to increased disease burden include smoking and a diet high in sodium, as well as five metabolic factors.
Genetic links seen for HDL cholesterol, systolic BP with Alzheimer’s disease
May 17, 2023
Genetically determined high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and systolic blood pressure were linked to increased odds of Alzheimer’s disease.
American Stroke Association, Feb. 8-10
Feb 23, 2023
New from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference.
Alcohol brief intervention can improve health outcomes in hypertension
Feb 07, 2023
Adults with hypertension had a modest but significant reduction in drinks at 12 months and in BP at 18 months.
Polypill not linked to reduced cognitive decline in seniors
Jan 30, 2023
But a polypill with or without aspirin is associated with reduced functional decline for those aged 65 years or older with cardiovascular risk factors.