Share on PinterestNew research suggests people with cannabis use disorder may have a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt/AFP/Getty Images A new study has linked cannabis use disorder with a 60% greater risk for cardiovascular events. Experts say cannabis might increase your risk due to its effects on factors like blood […]
The following is a summary of “Effect of gender on the association between cumulative cardiovascular risk factors and depression: results from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,” published in the August 2023 issue of Psychiatry by Li et al. Depression and cardiovascular disease(CVD) are often found together, but the link between cumulative CVD […]
Forget walking 10,000 steps a day. Taking at least 50 steps climbing stairs each day could significantly slash your risk of heart disease, according to a new study from Tulane University. The study, published in Atherosclerosis, found that climbing more than five flights of stairs daily could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by 20%. Atherosclerotic […]
By Anuja Vaidya September 29, 2023 – The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has released a workbook that provides guidance and resources to support cardiovascular care in the home. The ACC Home-Based Care Workbook covers the pros and cons of home-based cardiovascular care, principles and objectives for developing a home-based care program, and key performance indicators […]
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been found to have positive effects on treating and controlling atherosclerosis (AS), a main cause of coronary disease, strokes and peripheral vascular disease, experts said on Friday, World Heart Day, which is to raise public awareness of cardiovascular disease. AS incidence is rising in China due to changes in lifestyle […]
New Delhi: New medical research has revealed an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes, among individuals grappling with marijuana addiction. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal ‘Addiction’, reported a 60% higher risk of experiencing their initial cardiovascular event for adults misusing cannabis, as per The New York Post. The study […]
Brussels, 29 September 2023: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and costs the EU economy 282 billion euros per year. The European Heart Health Charter, launched today on World Heart Day, by the European Society of Cardiology and the European Heart Network, aims to improve cardiovascular health by preventing where possible […]
ByMadhupriti Mitra Sep 29, 2023 05:42 PM IST Share Via Copy Link On World Heart Day, health experts spoke about this year’s theme ‘Use Heart, Know Heart’ and shared how dietary choices impact our heart health. The heart, being the powerhouse of our body, deserves our utmost attention and care. It tirelessly works day and […]
A sugar replacement called erythritol — used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monkfruit and keto reduced-sugar products — has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death, according to a study. “The degree of risk was not modest,” said lead study author Dr. Stanley Hazen, director of the Center for Cardiovascular Diagnostics and […]
The cardio-renal-metabolic systems perform a complex interplay of physiological functions Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have emerged as a growing health crisis in India. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), CVDs are the leading cause of death in the country, responsible for nearly 28% of all fatalities. CVDs, including heart failure and heart attacks, […]