Category Archives: Cardiovascular

Extraverts have lower cardiovascular reactivity to acute stress, according to new research

A study of university students found that extraverted individuals tend to have lower cardiovascular reactivity to stress than introverts when they are exposed to a new stressor. However, this effect wasn’t seen when they faced the same stressor a second time. The study was published in the International Journal of Psychophysiology. Extraversion is a personality […]

Marketers overstate fish oil claims for heart health, study shows

Most research shows that over-the-counter fish oil supplements don’t offer cardiovascular benefits, but that hasn’t stopped marketers from touting them for heart health, a new study shows. The sale of fish oil supplements is a multibillion-dollar industry, and many people take fish oil capsules daily, believing the omega-3 fatty acids they contain are good for […]

AFib and stroke: Physical activity may help lower risk

Share on PinterestBeing more physically active could help lower the risk of experiencing a range of cardiovascular events. Antonio_Diaz/Getty Images Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an abnormal heart rhythm that can harm cardiovascular health. Study findings presented at the ESC Congress 2023 found that higher levels of physical fitness were associated with decreased risk for atrial […]

Heart attack and stroke survivors neglect LDL cholesterol despite increased risk

DALLAS, August 23, 2023 — A 2023 survey from the American Heart Association conducted by The Harris Poll, found that a majority (70%) of heart attack and stroke survivors are unaware that LDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as ‘bad cholesterol.’ This matters because LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) significantly contributes to the development of cardiovascular […]

Beyond Restlessness: Lack of Sleep and its Long-Term Cardiovascular Impact

Individuals who consistently get fewer than 7-8 hours of sleep per night are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular issues Chronic sleep deprivation can have long-term consequences on your cardiovascular health. A Senior Cardiologist explains how a consistent lack of sleep can lead to cardiovascular issues. In the world of binge-watching and hectic life […]

Sultan AlNeyadi participates in cardiovascular study to examine cardiorespiratory impact in space

DUBAI – The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) shared a glimpse into astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi’s contribution to the Cardiobreath experiment on the International Space Station (ISS). The experiment is a critical analysis of the impact of microgravity on cardiovascular and respiratory functions and was conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Simon […]

NAH Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic opens at new Flagstaff location

DAILY SUN STAFF Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced Tuesday that it would be opening the new location of its Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic at 1895 N. Jasper Drive, Suite 1 in Flagstaff. The clinic’s new location will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with appointments available by calling 928-773-2332. […]

Study from UW-La Crosse shows stretching can help cardiovascular health

La Crosse (WKBT) — A simple stretch a day could help those with cardiovascular disease, a recent UW-La Crosse study found. It’s a question that has been debated for decades, ‘To stretch or not to stretch before a workout’. Researchers at UW-La Crosse found that passive stretching, which uses an external force such as a […]

Aspirin underutilized for preventing heart attack, stroke

For people who have experienced a heart attack or stroke, taking a daily aspirin has been shown to help prevent a second one. Yet, despite aspirin’s low cost and its clear benefits in such scenarios, fewer than half of people worldwide who have had a heart attack or stroke take the medication, according to a […]