Posts by American Heart Association
Two daily servings of fruit and three of vegetables optimal for longer life
Studies representing nearly 2 million adults worldwide show that eating about five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, in which 2 are fruits and 3 are vegetables, is likely the optimal amount for longer life. …
Read Full ArticlePlant protein-based diet lowers risk of premature, dementia-related death in older women
Study finds postmenopausal women who ate high levels of plant protein had lower risks of premature death, cardiovascular disease and dementia-related death …
Read Full ArticleStructured exercise program, not testosterone therapy improved men’s artery health
Twelve weeks of exercise training improved artery health and function in middle-aged and older men with low-to-normal testosterone levels …
Read Full ArticleObesity contributes to up to half of new diabetes cases annually in the United States
Reducing the prevalence of obesity may prevent up to half of new type 2 diabetes cases in the United States. …
Read Full ArticleDrinking more coffee associated with decreased heart failure risk
Dietary information from three large, well-known heart disease studies suggests drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee may reduce heart failure risk. …
Read Full ArticleDrinking green tea, coffee lowers risk of death for stroke and heart attack survivors
An observational study examined the effect of green tea and coffee consumption on mortality among cardiovascular disease survivors. …
Read Full ArticleSmoking directly linked to a higher risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage
Adults who smoke or who are genetically predisposed to smoking behaviors are more likely to experience a serious type of stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage. …
Read Full ArticleWomen found to be at higher risk for heart failure and heart attack death than men
Women face a 20% increased risk of developing heart failure or dying within five years after their first severe heart attack compared with men …
Read Full ArticleOmega-3 supplements did not reduce cardiac events in recent heart attack survivors
A daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids did not reduce the risk of cardiac events among elderly people who had survived a recent heart attack. …
Read Full ArticleAcute exposure to higher ozone levels linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest
Preliminary research suggests exposure to higher ozone concentrations in the air is significantly associated with a higher risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. …
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