American Heart Association Research Articles

Dog ownership associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2019

Owning a dog was associated with a 33% lower risk of death for heart attack survivors who lived alone, and a 27% reduced risk for those who suffered a stroke, compared to those who did not own a pet. Additionally, dog ownership was linked to a 24% reduced risk of all-cause mortality and a 31% reduced risk of death by heart attack or stroke.... Read More...

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Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

Astronauts do not feel dizzy or faint during post-flight exercise, so long as they participate in certain types of exercise in space and receive IV fluids when they return to earth. The findings could have implications for people postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).... Read More...

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Transgender men and women may have higher heart attack risk

Neuroscience NewsApril 7, 2019

Transgender men have a four times higher risk of heart attack than cisgender women, and twice the rate of heart attack than cisgender males. For transgender women, the risk of heart attack is twice the risk as in cisgender women. However, there is no significant difference in risk between transgender women and cisgender males.... Read More...

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Congenital Heart Defects Linked to Dementia

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2018

According to researchers, people with congenital heart defects have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. Researchers report those born with congenital heart disease are 2.6 times more likely to develop dementia symptoms by the age of 65.... Read More...

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Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2017

Study reports breastfeeding significantly reduces a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke compared to those who did not breastfeed their babies.... Read More...

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News

Self-reported suicide attempts rising in black teens as other groups decline

Is bipolar disorder associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease?

Dementia spreads via connected brain networks

Neuroscience

Self-reported suicide attempts rising in black teens as other groups decline

Is bipolar disorder associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease?

Dementia spreads via connected brain networks

Neurology

Is bipolar disorder associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease?

Dementia spreads via connected brain networks

Brain mechanisms have potential to block arthritis pain

AI

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Computer model helps make sense of human memory

AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes

Robotics

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels

Psychology

Self-reported suicide attempts rising in black teens as other groups decline

Is bipolar disorder associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease?

Researcher uses sweat monitors to predict behavioral issues in adolescents severely affected with autism

American Heart Association

Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Transgender men and women may have higher heart attack risk

Congenital Heart Defects Linked to Dementia

Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk