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E-cigarettes take serious toll on heart health, not safer than traditional cigarettes

American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, oral presentations Mo3106, Sa3199 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, Nov. 11, 2019 — E-cigarette use takes a serious toll on heart health — a big concern given the high prevalence of e-cigarettes and perception of e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, according to new research that will be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 — November 16-18 in Philadelphia. The Association’s Scientific Sessions is an...

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Evening eating linked to poorer heart health for women

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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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’...