Posts by American Heart Association
Extreme, high temperatures may double or triple heart-related deaths
When temperatures reach extremes of an average daily temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius), the number of deaths from cardiovascular disease may double or triple. …
Read Full ArticleIsoflavones, in tofu and plant-based foods, associated with lower heart disease risk
Eating tofu and foods that contain higher amounts of isoflavones was associated with a moderately lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women …
Read Full ArticleDrinks with added sugars linked to lipid imbalance, which increases cardiovascular risk
Drinking 12 ounces of sugary drinks more than once per day is linked to a greater risk of developing abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels …
Read Full ArticleSpecific gut bacteria may be associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Researchers have identified a distinct collection of bacteria found in the gut that may contribute to and predict the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), …
Read Full ArticleWearable brain stimulator could safely improve motor function after stroke
A non-invasive, wearable, magnetic brain stimulation device could improve motor function in stroke patients, …
Read Full ArticleCocoa could bring sweet relief to walking pain for people with peripheral artery disease
Consumption of cocoa may improve walking performance for patients with peripheral artery disease …
Read Full ArticleHeart-healthy diets are naturally low in cholesterol and can help reduce cardiovascular risk
Reducing dietary cholesterol by focusing on an overall heart-healthy dietary pattern that replaces saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats remains good advice …
Read Full ArticleE-cigarettes take serious toll on heart health, not safer than traditional cigarettes
E-cigarette use takes a serious toll on heart health — a big concern given the high prevalence of e-cigarettes and perception of e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, …
Read Full ArticleMachine learning could offer faster, more precise results for cardiac MRI scans
Cardiac MRI analysis can be performed significantly faster with similar precision to experts when using automated machine learning. …
Read Full ArticleAlarming number of heart infections tied to opioid epidemic
An alarming number of people nationwide are developing infections of either the heart’s inner lining or valves, known as infective endocarditis, in large part, due to the current opioid epidemic. …
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