Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Consistent evidence gathered over many years supports the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation, including decreases in mortality and hospitalizations, and increase in quality of life. In one study of 601,099 Medicare patients older than 65 years with coronary disease, 5-year mortality was lower in patients […]
There’s a time and a place for exercise machines in your training, but there are other more affordable ways to get your cardio fix at home. Running is the most obvious affordable alternative to the best treadmills, exercise bikes and the like, but I want to highlight another often-overlooked item which is an ever-present in […]
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Credit: Karolinska Institute Key Takeaways Long-term use of ADHD medication is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, particularly hypertension and arterial disease, according to a 14-year follow-up study. Randomized clinical trials, which typically evaluate short-term effects of ADHD medications, may not capture the potential cardiovascular risks associated with prolonged use. Meta-analyses indicate a […]
23-Nov-2023 According to the World Health Organization, men face a higher risk of premature death before reaching their 70th birthday compared with women. The leading causes of mortality in men include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and respiratory illnesses (1), reports Dr Franziska Weichmann, Manager of Scientific Communications and Product Development at Horphag Research Proposed factors […]
It is unclear whether the risk of cancer associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) varies across individuals with and without type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). A recent BMC Medicine study analyzed the joint and individual correlations of CVD/T2D and BMI with cancer risk. Study: Body mass index and cancer risk among adults with […]
Let’s be honest: Between work, family, and social commitments, we don’t always remember to take the time to pause and cherish what’s good in our lives. But when we do, there’s research from the field of positive cardiovascular health to suggest that our hearts might be better for it. Positive cardiovascular health isn’t just wellness […]
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Cardiology, researchers compare the trends in cardiovascular disease-related mortality among patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with the general United States population aged 65 years and older. Study: Trends in Cardiovascular Mortality Among Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease in the United States, 1999-2020. Image Credit: Nymphalyda / Shutterstock.com Cardiovascular […]
The British HIV Association (BHIVA) has recommended that everyone living with HIV aged 40 and over should take a statin to reduce their risk of heart disease, even if they do not have raised cholesterol or a high risk of heart disease. The new guidance, issued this week, is the first in the world to […]
According to the research, with every additional year of ADHD medication consumption, the risk of heart disease increased by an average of 4 per cent. (Photo: Freepik) ADHD is a chronic condition that leads to attention difficulty, hyperactivity. It can begin in childhood, but continue to afflict people in adulthood, leading to difficulties in school […]