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·October 8, 2019·8 min read

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

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.

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·July 19, 2019·5 min read

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

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).

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·April 7, 2019·5 min read

Transgender men and women may have higher heart attack risk

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.

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·February 13, 2018·4 min read

Congenital Heart Defects Linked to Dementia

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.

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·June 21, 2017·5 min read

Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

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