Worldwide, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death, responsible for nearly 18 million fatalities annually. This includes conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system such as strokes, coronary heart disease and heart failure. And in the UK it is just as deadly, causing around a quarter of all deaths. Therefore, spotting the warning … Read more
The perils of prolonged sitting have well been established. It can boost your chances of developing everything from heart disease to cancer and diabetes, and can even take years off your life. But there’s one side effect that you may not have realized is linked to parking your tush in a desk chair all day. … Read more
It’s well known that a sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health. It increases your risk of heart disease, decreases your muscle strength and is linked to certain kinds of cancer. Roughly 80% of jobs in the U.S. are sedentary, according to research published by the American Heart Association, meaning, this is a big problem … Read more
People who live within 500m of a pub or bar could be more likely to suffer from heart failure, a study suggests. Heart failure is defined as a condition in which the heart muscle cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs for blood and oxygen. Those living closer to a watering hole were … Read more
LOS ANEGELES: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes (GDM) are two of the most common pregnancy complications. Both raise the risk of cardiovascular disease in the future for pregnant individuals.A study suggested that pregnancy problems may result in poor cardiovascular health for the child.The findings were published in the American Journal of Obstetrics … Read more
New Delhi: The first global trial of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict 10-year risk of deadly heart attacks has shown that in about 45 percent of patients with chest pain, treatment could be improved, and the lives of thousands not yet identified but at risk for heart attacks could be saved. Findings … Read more
Our real age may be just a number, but our biological age may say a lot more about our longevity. Last year, the American Heart Association released its updated list of Life’s Essential 8, which the organization defines as “key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health.” This year, the nonprofit went a step further, … Read more