Posts by American Heart Association
Air pollution linked to high blood pressure in children
A meta-analysis of 14 air pollution studies from around the world found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood pressure in children and adolescents …
Read Full ArticleExcess abdominal fat increases heart disease risk even if BMI does not indicate obesity
People with excess fat around the body’s mid-section and organs have an increased risk of heart disease even if their body mass index (BMI) …
Read Full ArticleHDL cholesterol anti-inflammatory function
The HDL cholesterol anti-inflammatory capacity was found to be inversely associated with cardiovascular events in a population cohort. …
Read Full ArticleRegular exercise and healthy diet in midlife associated with optimal cardiometabolic health in senior years
Regular exercise combined with a healthy diet including fruits and vegetables may be key to middle-aged adults achieving optimal cardiometabolic health later in life. …
Read Full ArticlePeople with severe gum disease may be twice as likely to have increased blood pressure
Adults with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, may be significantly more likely to have higher blood pressure compared to individuals with healthy gums. …
Read Full ArticleTwo 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. …
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