More exercise linked to less-severe COVID-19
Scientists found people who were more physically active prior to being diagnosed with COVID-19 had a lower risk of severe outcomes.
High blood pressure combined with bad cholesterol increases risks of heart attack, stroke
High levels of lipoprotein(a), a type of "bad" cholesterol, may be linked to an 18-20% higher risk of heart disease among people who have high blood pressure.
Doctors and their families less likely to follow guidelines about medicine
Following established guidelines about prescription drugs would seem to be an obvious course of action, especially for the professionals that do the prescribing.
But in...
Heart meds beta-blockers may increase heart failure risk
In a recent study from the University of Vermont, scientists found that “stiff heart” heart failure accounts for about half of all cases.
In addition,...
Long-term use of high blood pressure drugs may cause kidney damage
In a recent study from the University of Virginia, scientists found that long-term use of drugs commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and...
Thyroid hormone treatment may raise death risk in heart disease
In a recent study from the University of Michigan, scientists found that thyroid hormone treatment intensity is linked to an increased risk of heart...
Time in nature may help slow down Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
In a study from Harvard University, scientists found that living in an area with easy access to parks and rivers appears to slow the...
You just need 3 grams of omega-3 per day to prevent high blood pressure
In a recent study from the Macau University of Science and Technology, scientists found that roughly 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids each day,...
Common causes of heart rhythm disorders
An arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat.
Your heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, or...
Experimental drug is a ray of hope for Alzheimer’s disease
An 18-month treatment with lecanemab slows functional and cognitive loss by 27 per cent in people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.