DALLAS, Nov. 11, 2019 — Women who consumed a higher proportion of their daily calories later in the evening were more likely to be at greater risk for cardiovascular disease than women who did not, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 — November 16-18 in Philadelphia....
Tag: <span>Heart health</span>
Post
How does hormone therapy affect heart health in transgender people?
Cardiovascular health in transgender people requires a multifaceted approach to care, according to a new report that looked at a range of issues in how hormone therapy affects heart health. The study, published Monday in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, set out to create a guidepost for future medical care by examining past research...
Post
6 things every woman should know about heart health
by American Heart Association Credit: American Heart Association Heart disease is the nation’s leading killer of women. But paying attention to risk factors and living a healthy lifestyle can help keep heart disease at bay. “It’s an equal opportunity killer,” said Dr. Jennifer Mieres, a professor of cardiology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell...
Post
6 things every woman should know about heart health
by American Heart Association Heart disease is the nation’s leading killer of women. But paying attention to risk factors and living a healthy lifestyle can help keep heart disease at bay. “It’s an equal opportunity killer,” said Dr. Jennifer Mieres, a professor of cardiology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in New York. “Women in mid-life...
Post
Intense light may boost heart health
By Monica Beyer Fact checked by Paula Field A novel use of intense light therapy may help decrease the tissue damage experienced during heart attacks, reveals new research in mice. The study, out of the University of Colorado and appearing in the journal Cell Reports, shows that exposing lab mice to intense light for a...
Post
For women’s sake, let’s screen for depression as part of the new heart health checks
by Adrienne O’neil, The Conversation The latest government statistics, released last week, show that from 2001-2016, the rate of cardiac events (heart attacks or unstable angina) fell by more than half among Australian women. That’s largely because of greater education about risk factors for heart disease (smoking rates continue to fall), and medical advances in prevention...
Post
ELECTRONIC ‘TATTOO’ MONITORS HEART FOR DAYS
New wearable technology made from stretchy, lightweight material could make heart health monitoring easier and more accurate, a new study reports. Existing electrocardiogram (ECG) technology hasn’t changed much in almost a century, researchers say. The new device is so lightweight and stretchable that it can remain over the heart for extended periods with little or no discomfort. It measures...
Post
Yes, Coffee Is Pretty Healthy, but 25 Cups a Day Is Too Much
Stiffness of the arteries was similar in moderate and heavy coffee drinkers, but coffee has many other effects on the body. Coffee lovers, rejoice! A new study found you can drink up to 25 cups of coffee a day without increasing the stiffness of your arteries — a risk factor for heart attack and stroke....
Post
How much coffee is too much for the heart?
Published TodayBy Maria CohutFact checked by Jasmin Collier For many people, coffee is the magical brew that kickstarts the day, a much-needed pick-me-up in the afternoon, and sometimes even a well-appreciated digestive after dinner. However, how much coffee is too much? A large new study claims to hold the answer. How much coffee might increase habitual drinkers’...
Post
Why lack of sleep is bad for your heart
by University of Colorado at Boulder Credit: CC0 Public Domain In recent years, numerous studies have shown that people who don’t get enough sleep are at greater risk of stroke and heart attack. A new University of Colorado Boulder study, published in the journal Experimental Physiology, helps explain why. It found that people who sleep fewer than...