By Katie Hunt, CNN Updated 6:27 AM ET, Thu October 17, 2019 (CNN)Being overweight is linked to many health problems, and shedding some pounds is often presented as the best way to avoid them, no matter your age. But it’s not quite that simple, according to a study published Wednesday in The BMJ that examines...
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Study: If you have heart disease, here’s how much you should sleep to prevent early death
by Najja Parker If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes or heart disease, getting enough sleep at night is imperative, according to a new report. Researchers from the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine recently conducted a study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, to explore the association between lack of sleepand some...
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New metabolic discovery may inform heart disease, diabetes solutions
Posted Yesterday Science may be inching closer to thwarting obesity, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, as Cornell biochemists have uncovered a key step in how the human body metabolizes sugar, according to new research published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Martha S. Field, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has further characterized this human metabolic pathway, by identifying two enzymes called sorbitol dehydrogenase (SORD)...
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Blocking a hormone’s action in immune cells may reduce heart disease risk
by American Physiological Society Blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR)—a protein that helps maintain normal levels of salt and water in the body—in immune cells may help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by improving blood vessel health. The study will be presented today at the American Physiological Society (APS) Aldosterone and ENaC in...
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Regular exercise is good for your heart, no matter how old you are!
A new study in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology showed that older individuals have the most to gain and may gain the most from rehabilitation programs, but this need is often ignored ELSEVIER Philadelphia, October 8, 2019 – Regular exercise is highly beneficial for all patients with cardiovascular disease regardless of age, report investigators in...
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Exploring the role of insulin in heart disease among men
by The City University of New York Men have shorter life expectancy than women, in part due to the higher rates of heart disease among men. To address this disparity, heart disease is now being considered with the well-established evolutionary biology theory that suggests that the intrinsic drive to achieve reproductive success can sometimes occur...
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Sleeping less than 6 hours and heart disease, stroke — deadly combo
Journal of the American Heart Association report AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, Oct. 2, 2019 – Middle-aged adults with high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke could be at high risk for cancer and early death when sleeping less than six hours per day, according to new research published in the Journal of the...
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Veterans with mental health conditions have higher risk of heart disease, stroke
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes Journal Report AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, Sept. 24, 2019 – Veterans with specific mental health disorders – depression , psychosis and bipolar disorder – had an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death from cardiovascular disease, according to new research published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American...
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Women more likely to have ‘typical’ heart attack symptoms than men
by British Heart Foundation Women who have heart attacks experience the same key symptoms as men, quashing one of the reasons given for women receiving unequal care. The British Heart Foundation-funded research puts into question a long-held medical myth that women tend to suffer unusual or ‘atypical’ heart attack symptoms, and emphasises the need for...
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Why Walking Is One of the Best Cardio Workouts
If your idea of an effective cardio workout involves long-distance running, high-intensity cycling, or a vigorous aerobics class, you’d be right, but you’d be leaving out a simple, but effective activity. Brisk walking is a great cardio workout that can be done indoors or outdoors, at any time of day or night, and without the need for a gym membership or...