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·April 10, 2023·2 min read

Spoiler Alert: Sudden Cardiac Arrest – Condolences to the Fans of Logan Roy Patriarch of Succession

In light of last night's episode of HBO's Succession, the American Heart Association provides information about sudden cardiac arrest and provides life-saving resources to help those who experience cardiac arrest.

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·March 2, 2023·5 min read

Poor Sleep Linked to Years of Poor Cardiovascular Health

Suffering from sleep-related disorders such as OSA or insomnia was associated with up to seven years worth of heightened risk for cardiovascular disease and reduced mortality, a new study reports.

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·February 12, 2023·5 min read

For Former Football Players, Concussion and Hypertension Go Hand in Hand

The chance a former football player will be diagnosed with hypertension when they retire rises in step with the number of concussions they experienced during their career. High blood pressure may be another driver of cognitive decline in conjunction with repeated TBI for football players. However, controlling blood pressure could help slow both cardiovascular and cognitive decline.

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·January 30, 2023·5 min read

Depression and Poor Mental Health Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risks Among Young Adults

Study reveals an association between depression and other mental health problems and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in younger people.

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·January 23, 2023·6 min read

Anti-aging Gene Shown to Rewind Heart Age by 10 Years

Researchers say a gene found in many centenarians can reverse the biological age of the heart by ten years. The findings offer a potential target for patients with heart failure.

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·January 9, 2023·5 min read

Variety of Healthy Eating Patterns Linked With Lower Risk of Premature Death

Following at least one of four healthy eating patterns reduces the risk of death as a result of cardiovascular disease, cancer, or respiratory disease.

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·November 17, 2022·5 min read

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Associated With Serious Forms of Cardiovascular Disease

People with subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD), a form of age-related macular degeneration, are more likely to have underlying heart damage as a result of heart failure or heart attacks, or other forms of cardiovascular disease associated with increased stroke risk.

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·November 14, 2022·4 min read

Morning Physical Activity Is Associated With the Lowest Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

Those who exercise either early or late in the morning were 11% and 16% respectively at a lower risk of coronary artery disease. Those who exercise later in the morning were 17% less likely to have a stroke than those in the control group.

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·October 28, 2022·7 min read

Short Bursts of Vigorous Activity Linked With Increased Longevity

Two-minute bursts of vigorous physical activity totaling 16 minutes per week were associated with an 18% reduced risk of death and a 15% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Burst exercise up to 53 minutes per week is linked to a 36% lower risk of death from any health cause.

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·September 27, 2022·5 min read

Coffee Drinking Is Associated With Increased Longevity

Drinking at least two cups of coffee a day, even instant coffee was associated with increased longevity and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

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·September 20, 2022·4 min read

‘Night Owls’ Could Have Greater Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease Than Those Who Are ‘Early Birds’

Early birds use more fat for energy during both rest and exercise than night owls. Those who wake early are also more insulin sensitive, while those who stay up late are more insulin resistant, meaning they require more insulin to lower blood glucose levels and are more prone to consuming carbohydrates as an energy source over fats.