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Category Archives: Heart Health

Oral Bacteria Are Associated with a Risk of High Blood Pressure among Older Women

According to new research, older women who carry certain types of oral bacteria are at risk for developing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. The study found that these oral microorganisms were associated with the development of this condition in postmenopausal women and could help explain why some people’s immune systems fight against them ...click here to read more

Reducing Stress Has Been Recognized As A Contributing Factor In Atrial Fibrillation

Stress is a common factor in many health outcomes, including atrial fibrillation (AFib), but the exact mechanism is poorly defined. Psychological stress has been linked with AFib both as an initiator and heightener of this condition. A diagnosis of AFib often leads to increased anxiety, which can result from psychological distress or suicidal ideation, among ...click here to read more

Performing Routine Activities Can Significantly Benefit Cardiovascular Health among Senior Women

New research has found that senior women who perform routine activities including housework, gardening, cooking, and self-care activities such as showering can significantly benefit cardiovascular health. This new information shows how running or brisk walking is not the only way to reduce the risk of heart disease. As part of the Women’s Health Initiative Objective ...click here to read more

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People in Depression are often Associated with Type 2 Diabetes & Heart Disease

A study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research has found a link between depression, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Researchers now suggest a lower frequency of depressive attacks can lower the risk of coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes, irrespective of lifestyle risk factors and genetic susceptibility. Previous studies have shown a link between ...click here to read more

Your Heart and the Pandemic

A recent survey suggests that American hearts haven’t held up well during the pandemic. The online survey, conducted by the Cleveland Clinic, found that four in 10 Americans say they have had at least one heart-related issue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, one in four respondents who have tested positive say that COVID has affected ...click here to read more

20 Minutes of Moderate Exercise in Old Age (70-75) May Best Stave off Major Heart Disease

Research published in the online journal Heart recommends 20 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous exercise in early old age to help reduce the chances of heart disease. This research reinforces the idea of ‘better late than never’ when it comes to exercise. It’s no surprise that physical activity is associated with a lower risk ...click here to read more

Can You Suffer a “Silent” Stroke?

You might know that it’s possible to suffer a heart attack and have no idea until after the fact. “Silent” strokes are a reality, too. The American Heart Association estimates that as many as a quarter of octogenarians (a person who is 80-89) may have had one or more strokes where they did not experience ...click here to read more

A New Study Suggests That Poor Sleep Could Triple a Person’s Risk for Heart Disease

New findings published in Scientific Reports show that poor aspects of sleep can be a risk factor for heart disease. Individually, they affect heart health, but when combined, poor sleep aspects can increase the risk of heart disease by as much as 141 percent. For the study, researchers from the University of South Florida reviewed ...click here to read more

Postmenopausal Women Who Are Lonely or Socially Isolated Are at Greater Risk for Heart Disease

A new study suggests that postmenopausal women who experience high levels of loneliness and social isolation may be at higher risk for heart disease. Through the pandemic, loneliness in seniors has become an essential issue in age-related health matters. This study outlines how social isolation may have caused a significant problem with heart health. Social ...click here to read more

People Who Exercised after Curtailed Sleep Are Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Disease

New research has found that people who exercise after curtailed sleep have a higher risk of heart disease. The study published in Molecular Metabolism examined participants who underwent an intense bout of exercise after normal and three nights of curtailed sleep. Researchers found that participants who exercised after curtailed sleep had increased heart injury biomarker ...click here to read more

Study Suggests Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Can Also Support Good Brain Health

New information is leading experts to believe that lifestyle behaviors that can support heart health may also be beneficial for brain health. Diseases of the brain are on the rise, and they are often associated with many of the same risk factors that cause heart disease, including diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and tobacco use. ...click here to read more