Tag: cardiovascular

Delve into a groundbreaking study by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, revealing how female reproductive milestones may serve as uncommon risk factors for metabolic dysfunction. Understand the implications for preventing chronic diseases like diabetes and cholesterol."

A decade-long study reveals substantial cardiovascular benefits for American Indian adults with reduced blood lead levels, showcasing the positive impact of public health measures. The research, supported by NIH, underscores the significance of addressing environmental factors in safeguarding heart health

The United States could face a significant increase in cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat in the coming decades, said a new study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania.

Stress is the silent architect of heart disease, weaving a web of risk factors that can shatter the strongest of hearts. It's not just an emotional burden; it's a potent risk factor for heart disease. When stress takes centre stage in our daily existence, it orchestrates a symphony of physiological changes that can, over time, harm our cardiovascular health. Like a relentless storm, chronic stress can erode the resilience of our hearts, leading to increased blood pressure, inflammation, and unhealthy lifestyle choices.

Black adults face a disheartening reality – they are 54% more likely to succumb to cardiovascular disease compared to their White counterparts. This unsettling statistic persists despite significant strides in reducing overall cardiovascular mortality nationwide. A groundbreaking study by Tulane University, recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, presents a paradigm shift in understanding the root causes behind this racial divide. Surprisingly, the study points to social factors, encompassing unemployment, low income, and absence of a partner, as the driving forces of this disparity, overshadowing well-established factors such as hypertension and obesity.

A study led by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences highlights the importance of consuming a combination of six key foods to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, fish, and whole-fat dairy products were found to be crucial in preventing heart attacks and strokes. The research, conducted globally, emphasizes the significance of a healthy diet and offers various options to achieve it.

With non-communicable diseases (NCDs) claiming around three quarters of all lives lost each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and respiratory illnesses would account for 86 per cent of deaths each year by 2050. This would be a staggering 90 per cent increase in absolute numbers, since 2019.

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Which people are most affected by Hypertension? A new study claimed that hypertension is a prevalent condition among the least educated and...

What about the risk of cardiovascular diseases among the Americans in the coming years? A new study projects that the rate of...