HeartHealth
Overactive immune cells can worsen heart failure – targeting them could offer new treatments
Overactive immune cells can worsen heart failure – targeting them could offer new treatments Heart failure affects approximately 64 million people worldwide, with nearly half dying within the first five years of diagnosis due to a lack of effective treatments. The immune system may be responsible for worsening heart failure, as research suggests that overactive […]
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Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine
Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine Vice President Dick Cheney’s life was significantly impacted by major breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine, which enabled him to sustain an active political career and enjoy a longer life after retiring from politics. Cheney benefited from almost every major advance made […]
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Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health
Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health Young adults (18-25 years old) are at a critical stage in their lives where behaviors that can harm heart health, such as smoking, obesity, and lack of physical activity, become more common. The rate of heart disease among people under 40 […]
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Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research
Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research A new study found that patients hospitalized with chest pain who spend more time sedentary after discharge are at a higher risk for future heart problems and death within a year. Patients who averaged over 15 hours of sedentary […]
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Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women
Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women Hormone therapy relieves many symptoms of menopause. Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision via Getty Images Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection. The hormonal shifts occurring during menopause mark the end of a woman’s reproductive years and contribute […]
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