cardiovascular

Recent research presented at the American Heart Association’s 2024 sessions found that individuals adhering to an 8-hour time-restricted eating plan had a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to those eating over longer periods.Research Highlights:A study of over 20,000 adults found that those who followed an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule, a type of intermittent fasting, had a 91% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease.People with heart disease or cancer also had an increased…

'Forever chemicals' are increasingly 'everywhere chemicals,' too.The durable pollutants are now pervasive in environments around the world, quietly persisting and accumulating. They're also ubiquitous in us, routinely appearing in human blood, lungs, kidneys, and other organs. Formally known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), the synthetic compounds have been linked with serious health risks, although much of their danger still remains poorly understood, including the specific mechanisms they might use…

Demi Lovato faced some backlash on social media after she performed her 2013 hit song “Heart Attack” at a cardiovascular health event earlier this week. The track was among her 10-song set at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection Concert in New York City on Wednesday. The Hollywood Reporter learned on Friday that the singer thought she wouldn’t be able to perform that song again following her heart attack and near-death experience several years ago. But she…

By INRAE - National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment December 21, 2023A new study reveals a significant link between meal timing and cardiovascular health. Delayed first meals and late last meals increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, respectively. Conversely, longer overnight fasting periods appear to reduce this risk. These findings suggest that earlier meals and extended fasting might help prevent cardiovascular diseases. Credit: SciTechDaily.comResearch indicates…

Recent research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 highlights the connection between mental health and cardiovascular disease. Findings show that anxiety and depression can accelerate cardiovascular risk factors and that a cumulative stress score is significantly linked to heart disease, suggesting that mental health significantly impacts heart health.Two studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 link mental health to heart health, showing that…

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A clinical trial has found that vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, in people over 60. The study revealed a 9% decrease in such events among those taking vitamin D, warranting further investigation, particularly in those taking cardiovascular medications.Findings show monthly vitamin D may prevent heart attacks in over 60s.Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks among people aged over 60, finds a clinical…

Bempedoic acid, a cholesterol-lowering drug, has shown positive results in a large trial, reducing major adverse cardiovascular events by 13% in patients unable to tolerate statins. The study highlights the drug’s potential to offer a beneficial alternative for those unable to use first-line statin treatments, although its cholesterol-lowering effect is not as potent.Drug lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular outcomes in a large trial.The cholesterol-lowering drug bempedoic <span…

A study from Temple University suggests that bainiku-ekisu, a juice concentrate from the Japanese plum, could serve as a novel treatment for hypertension. The research showed that the juice protected against inflammation and hypertrophy, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, a major concern for people with high blood pressure. The team is now identifying the specific compounds responsible for these protective effects.Processed, infused juice concentrate shown to have anti-hypertensive effects in mice.More than 122…

Beta-blockers are prescribed as a matter of course to people following a heart attack, but a new study, the largest of its kind, has found that for people who have not experienced cardiac complications, taking beta-blockers for more than a year after a heart attack does not improve cardiovascular outcomes. The results may lead to a reassessment of the use of this commonly prescribed class of drugs.Beta-blockers – which have been around for more than 50 years – stop the release of the stress hormone epinephrine…