Posts Tagged ‘prevention’
Statins have low risk of side effects
The cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins have demonstrated substantial benefits in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes caused by blood clots (ischemic strokes) in at-risk patients. Since statins are associated with a low risk of side effects, …
Read Full ArticleNew blood pressure guideline could prevent 3 million cardiovascular events over 10 years
In 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released new blood pressure guidelines, lowering hypertension threshold to 130/80 mm Hg from the previous 140/90 mm Hg. …
Read Full ArticleWeightlifting is good for your heart and it doesn’t take much
Lifting weights for less than an hour a week may reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke by 40 to 70 percent, according to a new Iowa State University study. …
Read Full ArticleFor older adults, does eating enough protein help delay disability?
To live successfully and independently, older adults need to be able to manage two different levels of life skills: basic daily care and basic housekeeping activities. …
Read Full ArticleWeight loss surgery for obese women prevents endometrial cancer
A study of women who had a gastric sleeve or bypass surgery for obesity has found that precancerous tissue in their womb reverted to normal tissue when they lost weight. …
Read Full ArticleMany seemingly healthy children show signs of metabolic problems
More than a quarter of otherwise healthy six-year-old children may have metabolic risk factors that put them at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, …
Read Full ArticleLong-running study identifies modifiable dementia risk factor in older adults
For older adults, it may seem as though the die is already cast regarding their odds of developing dementia, but new research from the University of Pittsburgh has identified a dementia risk factor …
Read Full ArticleObesity linked to increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer
Women who are overweight or obese have up to twice the risk of developing colorectal cancer before age 50 as women who have what is considered a normal body mass index (BMI), according to new research …
Read Full ArticleHow teens with type 1 diabetes can guard their hearts
People with type 1 diabetes are far more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those without diabetes. Their risks climb even higher if they show signs of hypertension (high blood pressure) or dyslipidemia (unhealthy levels of cholesterol or triglycerides). …
Read Full ArticleA comprehensive review of existing research demonstrates that exercise is an effective treatment for major mental disorders
Based on compelling evidence from a meta-review of existing research, the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) has issued new guidelines to promote exercise as a key additional treatment …
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