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Just One Energy Drink May Hurt Blood Vessel Function
Young, healthy adults experienced notably diminished blood vessel function soon after consuming one energy drink, according to preliminary research from a small study to be presented in Chicago at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2018, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. Energy drink consumption has…
Researchers Suggest Way To Possibly Eliminate Artery-Clogging Condition
By American Heart Association News Researchers have proposed a unique study in humans to reduce the early onset of atherosclerosis, the buildup of the artery-clogging plaque that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. The report, published Thursday in the Journal of the American Heart Association(link opens in new window), reviews a host of previous research…
‘Bad’ Cholesterol Can Be Deadly In Otherwise Healthy People
By American Heart Association News Healthy people with a low risk of cardiovascular disease may still need to keep a close eye on their cholesterol, according to new research. A study, published recently in the journal Circulation, found that otherwise healthy people with high LDL cholesterol levels are at higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than…
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Seafood Help Prevent Heart Disease
The American Heart Association recommends 1–2 servings of fish per week to help prevent heart disease. A recent advisory from the American Heart Association adds to existing guidelines on the heart-health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. Published in the journal Circulation, this statement focused specifically on the benefits of seafood consumption in an effort to provide…
Moderate Exercise Reduces Risk of Death in Women
A study of more than 17,000 women links physical activity to a longer, healthier life. Simple activities like brisk walking or even mowing the lawn could add years to your life, based on recent findings that link moderate to vigorous exercise to reduced risk of death in women. Published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, this study…
Women Face Worse Outcomes After Stroke, Study Finds
Despite advances in stroke prevention and treatment, women still face worse outcomes after stroke than men based on study data from the past ten years. Study highlights the differences in stroke outcomes between women and men. Published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke, this paper served as an update on stroke outcomes in women. It reviewed all…
More Patients Eligible for Crucial Stroke Treatment
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recently issued new treatment guidelines that make many more patients eligible for two important stroke treatments. The guidelines – a list of recommendations for clinicians nationwide – is for the most common type of stroke, called ischemic stroke. It’s caused by a blood clot that reduces or stops blood…
Unmarried heart patients face higher risk of death
Journal of the American Heart Association Report December 20, 2017 Categories: Heart News Study Highlights: Compared to married heart disease patients, being unmarried was associated with a higher risk of dying. This is the first study to show an association between marital status and death from any cause and heart disease-related death in a high-risk heart patient…
Starting this week, tobacco companies must run court-ordered ads telling the truth about their lethal products
“Corrective Statements” are reminders of industry’s wrongdoing and need for strong action to win the fight against tobacco November 20, 2017 Categories: Advocacy News , Media Alerts WASHINGTON, D.C. – Starting Nov. 26, the major U.S. tobacco companies must run court-ordered newspaper and television advertisements that tell the American public the truth about the deadly consequences of smoking and…