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Christmas Dinner Items That Bring the Gift of Health
MONDAY, Dec. 25, 2023 – Christmas dinners aren’t usually known for healthy offerings, and instead bring to mind thoughts of Uncle Fred loosening his belt after a third round of helpings. But there a...
Ease Up on Drinking to Cut Your Risk for 'Holiday Heart'
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – Rum-laced eggnog, mulled wine, or a hot toddy all sound good around the holidays, but too much imbibing can increase your risk of “holiday heart syndrome,” doctors warn. Hol...
Sedentary Time in Childhood Tied to High Cholesterol in Adulthood
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – Sedentary time during childhood is tied to worse lipid profiles in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & ...
Poor Diet in Adolescence Tied to Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 – U.S. teens with poor diet quality have cardiometabolic risk factors, according to a research brief published in the December issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and ...
The 'Most Wonderful' Time? Maybe Not, Say Holiday-Stressed Americans
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2023 — What's even more nerve-wracking than paying taxes? The holidays, according to a majority of Americans, who say it takes them weeks to recover from seasonal stress. "The ho...
Genes Hold Clues to 'Athlete's Heart' Syndrome
TUESDAY, Dec. 19, 2023 – Elite athletes who suffer a sudden cardiac arrest might have genetics that make them more vulnerable to heart disease, a new study suggests. Analysis of more than 280...
Guidelines Updated for Use of Antiplatelet Therapy for Atherosclerotic CVD
TUESDAY, Dec. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) – In a guideline update issued by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology and published online Oct. 28 in the...
'Couch Potato' Kids Can Become Young Adults With Heart Trouble
FRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2023 – Hours plunked down in front of the TV or staring at a phone screen in childhood could bring poor heart health decades later, a new study shows. Finnish researchers say kids...
Replacing Sitting for a Few Minutes of Activity Each Day Shows Health Benefits
TUESDAY, Dec. 12, 2023 – Replacing sitting with even a little moderate exercise each day improves heart health, according to a study published online Nov. 10 in the European Heart Journal. Joanna M. ...
Plant-Based Diets Cut Diabetes Risk by 24%
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 – A healthy plant-based diet can reduce a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes by 24%, a new study has found. Eating plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains has this ...
Model Based on Age, Routine Lab Tests Predicts Atherosclerotic CVD Accurately
MONDAY, Dec. 11, 2023 – The CANHEART (Cardiovascular Health in Ambulatory Care Research Team) Lab Models can predict atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) with similar accuracy to more...
Watching Your Cholesterol? Virtual Doctor Visits Work Just as Well
THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 – In a win for telemedicine, new research shows that folks fighting high cholesterol benefit just as much from online coaching as they do from in-person visits with a...
Nonagenarians Are Mostly Sedentary, With Low Physical Activity
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 – Nonagenarians are mostly sedentary and report low physical activity, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in PLOS ONE. Sari Aaltonen, Ph.D., from the University of...
Cardiovascular Benefits Seen With as Few as 2,600 Steps Daily
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 – Cardiovascular disease (CVD) benefits can be seen from as few as about 2,600 steps per day, according to a review recently published in the Journal of the American College ...
Folks at High Risk of Heart Disease May Gain From Eating Mackerel, Salmon
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 – Folks with a family history of heart disease might benefit from eating more oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines, a new study finds. Oily fish contain high...
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