New research project aims to set standardized approach to lipoprotein(a) management
The American Heart Association project, with support from Novartis Pharmaceuticals […]
Exercise therapy is safe, may improve quality of life for many people with heart failure
Statement Highlights:
- A new scientific statement indicates supervised exercise therapy may help improve symptoms for people with one of the most common types of heart failure, known as heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), in which the heart muscle’s pumping strength is […]
New program for veterans with high cholesterol, associated cardiovascular disease
DALLAS, March 21, 2023 — More than 2 million veterans are living with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and require management of their high cholesterol, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Left unaddressed, high cholesterol increases the chance […]
First Chest Pain Center certifications awarded in Middle East region
American Heart Association and Emirates Cardiac Society award first Chest […]
Erratic sleep patterns linked to elevated blood pressure in teens with extra belly weight
Research Highlights:
- A new study found that the link between excess weight and higher blood pressure in adolescents was stronger among those who also had irregular sleep patterns.
- Irregular sleep patterns contributed to elevated blood pressure in teens who had more visceral fat (excess […]
Small changes in the kitchen can lead to big impact on your family’s health
The American Heart Association’s new campaign, Together at the Table/ […]
For older adults, every 500 additional steps taken daily associated with lower heart risk
Research Highlights:
- A study of people ages 70 and older found walking an additional 500 steps per day, or an additional quarter mile of walking, was associated with a 14% lower risk of heart disease, stroke or heart failure.
- Compared to adults who took […]
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A good night’s sleep may make it easier to stick to exercise and diet goals, study found
Research Highlights:
- People who had higher scores for sleep health — based on regularity, satisfaction, alertness, timing, efficiency and duration — during a 12-month weight loss program were more likely to follow the caloric intake and exercise components of the program in comparison […]
Heart-healthy lifestyle linked to a longer life, free of chronic health conditions
Research Highlights:
- Two studies found that adults who live a heart-healthy lifestyle – and who scored higher when measured by the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 cardiovascular health scoring – tend to live longer and in optimal health compared to those with […]
Higher levels of perceived racism linked to increased risk of heart disease in Black women
Research Highlight:
- A long-term study of more than 48,000 Black women assessed two measures of perceived interpersonal racism with risk of coronary heart disease.
- Experiencing self-reported interpersonal racism in employment, housing and interactions with the police was associated with a 26% higher risk of […]