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Exercise can reduce risk likelihood of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension during menopause

Exercise can reduce risk likelihood of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension during menopause

by Rachel Churm,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe menopause affects all women differently—and each person's experience is unique. While some women view menopause as a new

Exercise can reduce risk likelihood of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension during menopause

by Rachel Churm,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe menopause affects all women differently—and each person's experience is unique. While some women view menopause as a new
Reduced blood lead levels linked to lower blood pressure

Reduced blood lead levels linked to lower blood pressure

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough the Strong Heart Family Study, researchers have found that small declines in blood lead levels were as

Reduced blood lead levels linked to lower blood pressure

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough the Strong Heart Family Study, researchers have found that small declines in blood lead levels were as
Novel protein detects and responds to changes in blood flow

Novel protein detects and responds to changes in blood flow

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityModel for junctional endothelial shear stress mechanotransduction. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00142-0When blood moves thro

Novel protein detects and responds to changes in blood flow

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityModel for junctional endothelial shear stress mechanotransduction. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00142-0When blood moves thro
New study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure

New study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure. Credit: Darryl Leja, National

New study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure. Credit: Darryl Leja, National
Unexpected heart muscle growth found in patients with artificial hearts

Unexpected heart muscle growth found in patients with artificial hearts

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine—Tucson's Sarver Heart Center found th

Unexpected heart muscle growth found in patients with artificial hearts

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine—Tucson's Sarver Heart Center found th
Research suggests coffee may protect against cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation

Research suggests coffee may protect against cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according

Research suggests coffee may protect against cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according
Preliminary research suggests improving and maintaining heart health after pregnancy may reduce the risk of CVD

Preliminary research suggests improving and maintaining heart health after pregnancy may reduce the risk of CVD

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of adverse pregnancy complications are at significantly higher risk of developing heart disease but can reduce t

Preliminary research suggests improving and maintaining heart health after pregnancy may reduce the risk of CVD

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of adverse pregnancy complications are at significantly higher risk of developing heart disease but can reduce t
Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods

Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods
Gentle defibrillation for the heart: A milder method developed by researchers for cardiac arrhythmias

Gentle defibrillation for the heart: A milder method developed by researchers for cardiac arrhythmias

by Manuel Maidorn,Max Planck SocietyA cardiac ventricular arrhythmia can be converted to a normal sinus rhythm (white line) by using a sequence of light pulses (blue line) in an optogenetic mous

Gentle defibrillation for the heart: A milder method developed by researchers for cardiac arrhythmias

by Manuel Maidorn,Max Planck SocietyA cardiac ventricular arrhythmia can be converted to a normal sinus rhythm (white line) by using a sequence of light pulses (blue line) in an optogenetic mous
New 4D imaging may detect poor pumping in deadly heart disease

New 4D imaging may detect poor pumping in deadly heart disease

by Lynda De Widt,Mayo ClinicCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108493In a new study published iniScience, Mayo Clinic researchers found that a novel 4D echo imagin

New 4D imaging may detect poor pumping in deadly heart disease

by Lynda De Widt,Mayo ClinicCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108493In a new study published iniScience, Mayo Clinic researchers found that a novel 4D echo imagin
Largest study to date finds multiple urinary metals play key role in cardiovascular disease and mortality

Largest study to date finds multiple urinary metals play key role in cardiovascular disease and mortality

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigher levels of urinary metals such as cadmium, tungsten, uranium, cobalt, copper and zinc are linked to incr

Largest study to date finds multiple urinary metals play key role in cardiovascular disease and mortality

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigher levels of urinary metals such as cadmium, tungsten, uranium, cobalt, copper and zinc are linked to incr
Mortality, morbidity increased with heart failure hospitalization in adults with congenital heart disease

Mortality, morbidity increased with heart failure hospitalization in adults with congenital heart disease

by Elana GotkineFor adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), those with heart failure (HF) hospitalizations have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity, according to a study published in th

Mortality, morbidity increased with heart failure hospitalization in adults with congenital heart disease

by Elana GotkineFor adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), those with heart failure (HF) hospitalizations have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity, according to a study published in th