By Tiffany Yesavage, PhD We can gauge progress against cardiovascular disease by poring over statistics. But which statistics? We hear that cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death, but by less of a margin than previously. The narrowing of cardiovascular disease’s relative lead sounds encouraging, especially since the trend has held for about […]
People who listen to music together often report feeling a powerful connection to each other as a result of their collective experience. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports on Thursday now finds that physical responses – including heart rate, breathing and the electrical conductivity of skin – synchronize between audience members at […]
It’s no secret that 10,000 steps a day can boost your overall fitness levels, but have you ever considered how many flights of stairs you should aim for every day? Recent research has suggested that a person should walk up five flights of stairs daily to lower their risk of developing cardiovascular disease by a […]
Have you ever considered that you don’t need to walk 10,000 steps a day to maintain a healthy heart? Recent research reveals that climbing five flights of stairs daily may be sufficient to lower the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). New Research A team of researchers delved into the link between stair climbing intensity […]
Our hearts beat to the rhythm of our lives, tirelessly pumping blood to keep us alive. However, this vital organ’s health isn’t solely determined by our lifestyle choices; it also has deep roots in our family tree. The intricate interplay between genetics and heart health is a fascinating subject that sheds light on how your […]
Stone said there have been a lot of studies on this in the past, and people have done meta-analysis to try to synthesize all the data from past studies. But those studies just were not powered with enough patients to see whether or not there is really a reduction in death or myocardial infarction. He […]
If the board is accepted by ABMS, it will be directed by diverse representatives from the “House of Cardiology.” Leaders from four professional cardiology societies met last week to provide more insights into their plans for a new independent medical board for cardiovascular medicine, which—if accepted—will oversee a fresh approach to continuous certification geared toward […]
