Resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise for getting better ZZZs
Research Highlights:
- A new study found that resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep.
- A year-long resistance exercise program improved sleep quality, duration and other indicators of a good night’s sleep more so than aerobic exercise, […]
Magnets in newer portable electronic devices can interfere with implanted defibrillators
Research Highlights:
- For cardiac patients, strong magnets used in newer electronic devices such as the Apple AirPods Pro charging case, the Apple Pencil 2nd Generation and the Microsoft Surface Pen can interfere with the function of implanted cardioverter defibrillators, known as ICDs, according […]
Some oral bacteria linked with hypertension in older women Journal of the American Heart Association Report
Research Highlights:
- In a study of more than 1,200 women in the U.S., average age 63 years, 10 kinds of oral bacteria were associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, while five strains of bacteria were linked with lower hypertension […]
Early menopause may raise risk of dementia later in life
Research Highlights:
- Compared with women who enter menopause around age 50, women who experience very early menopause (before the age of 40 were found to be 35% more likely to develop some type of dementia later in life, according to a large study […]
Study finds blood pressure cuff size matters, affects blood pressure readings
Research Highlights:
- Using a one cuff size-fits-all approach when measuring blood pressure may lead to striking inaccuracies in blood pressure measurement and diagnosis, according to a new study.
- Inaccurate readings due to wrong cuff size were particularly evident in people with obesity, who require […]
Sexual assault, sexual harassment linked to higher long-term hypertension risk in women Journal of the American Heart Association Report
Research Highlights:
- A new U.S. study found that sexual assault and workplace sexual harassment are common, and they may increase the long-term risk of hypertension in women.
- The higher risk of high blood pressure could also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease among these […]
Do you really need that test? New statement highlights need to reduce “low-value” heart care American Heart Association Scientific Statement
Statement Highlights:
- Nearly 50% of patients in the U.S. will receive at least one low-value test or procedure annually. And, up to 30% of health care spending in the U.S. may be considered unnecessary or wasteful, low-value care.
- Low-value health care is a medical […]
Common infertility treatments may increase risks for pregnancy, vascular complications Journal of the American Heart Association Report
Research Highlights:
- Women who become pregnant with assisted reproductive technology (infertility treatment) are at higher risk for vascular complications, such as irregular heartbeat and kidney injury, as well as pregnancy complications, including placental separation, cesarean delivery or preterm birth, compared to women who […]
Heart attack survivors may be less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease Journal of the American Heart Association Report
Research Highlights:
- People who have had a heart attack are at increased risk of stroke and vascular dementia; however, a new study found they may be less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease.
- A large, nationwide study in Denmark found that the risk of Parkinson’s […]
Most people giving birth in the U.S. have poor heart health prior to pregnancy
Research Highlights:
- More than half of women, 20-44 years of age, who gave birth in the U.S. in 2019 had at least one cardiovascular risk factor, including overweight/obesity, hypertension or diabetes, before becoming pregnant.
- Heart health before pregnancy was worse among those who lived […]