New study finds lowest risk of death was among adults who exercised 150-600 minutes/week
Research Highlights:
- An analysis of physical activity and medical records for more than 100,000 people over 30 years found that individuals who performed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ currently recommended range of duration of moderate (150-300 minutes/week) or vigorous physical […]
Cardeation Capital expands health care innovation in heart disease and stroke care
The American Heart Association, Phillips, Research Corporation Technologies, Inc. (RCT) […]
Se vincula el tabaquismo y el vapeo a un mayor riesgo de complicaciones graves por COVID-19, incluida la muerte
Los investigadores utilizaron datos del Registro de enfermedades cardiovasculares por […]
Black and Hispanic adults faced disparities in initial heart attack care
Research Highlights:
- Data from 2017-2019 indicates Black and Hispanic adults faced disparities in initial diagnosis and treatment for a heart attack compared to white adults, according to a study of more than 87,000 adults with health insurance.
- Black and Hispanic adults were less likely […]
”No pain, no gain” approach improves walking ability with peripheral artery disease
Research Highlights:
- People with peripheral artery disease, or PAD, who walked for exercise at a pace that induced pain or discomfort increased their walking speed and leg function more than those who walked at a comfortable pace.
- The findings come from a study examining […]
Smoking, vaping linked to higher risk of severe COVID-19 complications, including death
Researchers used data from the American Heart Association’s COVID-19 CVD […]
Coronavirus spike protein activated natural immune response, damaged heart muscle cells
Research Highlights:
- Researchers have demonstrated for the first time a potential route of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein damaging the heart.
- In study evaluating mice and human heart cells, the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein inflamed the heart muscle cells, which can lead to heart injury.
Embargoed until […]
Study shows link between frequent naps and high blood pressure
Research Highlights:
- Frequent or usual daytime napping in adults was associated with a 12% higher risk of developing high blood pressure and a 24% high risk of having a stroke compared to never napping.
- Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign […]
Women with endometriosis may have higher risk of stroke
Research Highlights:
- A study of more than 110,000 women found that those with endometriosis (abnormal growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus) had a 34% greater risk of stroke compared to those without endometriosis.
- Common treatments for endometriosis, including hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), […]
High blood pressure may double the risk of severe COVID, even after full vaccination
Research Highlights:
- In a study of more than 900 adults in Los Angeles who had been fully vaccinated and received one booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccines, individuals who had high blood pressure were more than 2.5 times likely than those who did […]