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Job Frustrations Can Really Be a Heartbreaker for Men
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 – A job that's demanding but less than rewarding may take a big toll on a man's heart health, a large new study suggests. The study, of nearly 6,500 white-collar workers,...
Heavy Drinking Tied to Dangerous Buildup of Fat Around Heart, Liver
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 – Before pouring another drink, consider this sobering new research: Heavy drinkers can develop fat around the heart, leading to heart failure and other cardiac problems. This...
Whites Have Greatest Magnitude of Association of Socioeconomic Status With LE8
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 – The magnitude of association of socioeconomic status (SES) with the American Heart Association Life's Essential 8 (LE8) is greatest among non-Hispanic White Americans...
Hypertension While Lying Down Tied to Worse Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 – Having hypertension while in a supine position is associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), CVD-related events, and death, according to a study...
Have Sleep Apnea? CPAP Machine May Help Save Your Life
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 – Millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea go to bed at night with a motorized device called a CPAP machine. Now, two new studies confirm the treatment has significant...
Being in Good Shape Tied to Fewer Mental Health Rx
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 – Increased cardiorespiratory fitness may protect against the need for anxiolytic or antidepressant medication, according to a study published in the Oct. 15 issue of the...
Risk for Death, Cardiovascular Death Lower for OSA Patients Using CPAP
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 – For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) offers cardiovascular (CV) benefits, according to two studies presented at...
Food Additive Emulsifier Intake Linked to Risk for CVD
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 – Intake of food additive emulsifiers is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Sept. 6 in The BMJ. Laury...
Survey Shows American Men Less Healthy Than They Believe
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – Most American men think they’re leading a healthy lifestyle, possibly picturing themselves as a Hollywood leading man type. But their actual health habits are those of a s...
Availability of CVD Meds Varies by Low-Cost Generic Program
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – For six cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) examined, coverage of evidence-based medications varies by low-cost generic program (LCGP), drug, and condition, according to a...
U.S. Heart Deaths Linked to Obesity Have Tripled in 20 Years
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Obesity taxes many parts of the body, but new research suggests the heart might take the hardest hit of all. Between 1999 and 2020, deaths from heart disease linked to...
Obesity-Linked CV Mortality Increased From 1999 to 2020
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Obesity-related cardiovascular mortality increased from 1999 to 2020 in the United States, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in the Journal of the American...
Besides Boosting Health, a Vegan Diet Might Save You Money
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Going vegan doesn’t have to mean going broke, with new research finding that steering clear of meat and dairy can lower food costs by about 16%. “A vegan diet based on fru...
Healthy Eating Doesn't Have to Be Expensive. An Expert Offers Tips
MONDAY, Sept. 4, 2023 – Groceries cost a lot, but it is possible to eat healthy foods without overspending. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham offer tips for healthy eating on a...
Mountain Biking May Not Be as Risky as You Think
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – If mountain biking is your exercise of choice, go for it. A new study finds that the benefits of this sport outweigh the risks, dashing a common view that it's always...
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