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Are High-Tech Blood Pressure Monitors Really Worth It?
- By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2022
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TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to taking your blood pressure at home, smart devices with lots of bells and whistles are no better than old-school monitors, which happen to cost much less.
A Switch to Salt Substitute Could Slash Your Heart Risks
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 10, 2022
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Swapping salt out for the salt substitute potassium chloride lowers blood pressure, and thereby the risk of heart attack,...
Early Menopause Could Mean More Heart Trouble Later
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2022
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Women who go into menopause when they are younger than 40 are at greater risk of heart problems, reports a new Korean study of more than 1.4 million females.
Women with premature menopause had an...
Loneliness Can Be a Real Heartbreaker, Cardiac Experts Warn
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 5, 2022
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FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Social isolation and loneliness put people at a 30% higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death from either, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) warns.
The statement also highlights the lack of d...
More Than Half of Young U.S. Adults Have a Chronic Health Condition
- By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2022
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THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity, depression, high blood pressure, asthma: These are just a few of the chronic health conditions that are now affecting almos...
More Young Americans Are Dying of Heart Failure
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2022
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THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A growing number of younger American adults are dying of heart failure, with Black Americans being the hardest-hit, a new study finds.
Texas Court Case Could Threaten Americans' Health Care Nationwide
- By Robin Foster and Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporters
- July 27, 2022
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A federal lawsuit out of Texas could end access to free lifesaving preventive health care services for nearly 168 million people in the United States with private insurance, a new report suggests.
High Blood Pressure Doubles Odds That COVID Will Be Severe
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2022
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Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure — and that alone more than doubles their odds of being hospitalized if they are infected with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, a new study revealed.
This was true even in people who were fully vaccinated an...
Go Bananas for Female Heart Health
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2022
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It may sound bananas, but new research shows eating this potassium-rich food can improve heart health.
Avocados and salmon also are high in potassium, helping counteract the negative effects of salt in the diet and
Fewer Americans Are Dying of Heart Disease Than a Decade Ago
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2022
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Deaths from heart-related causes have dropped over the past 20 years, though differences persist by race and ethnicity as well as where people live and their access to care.
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), which partially funded the research, detailed the r...
Neighborhood Drop in Violent Crime May Also Boost Heart Health
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2022
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Every town wants low crime rates. But a new finding may offer a whole new reason to advocate for the change: Falling crime rates may lower heart disease fatalities.
An analysis of 2000-2014 data from Chicago illustrated a significant decline in violent crime. Across the ...
Biggest Weight Gain Now Comes Early in Adulthood
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2022
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The obesity epidemic isn't slowing down anytime soon, and new research delivers even worse news: Most American adults have not only gained more weight, but they gained most of it earlier in life.
The statistics were grim: More than half of Americans in the representative...
Only 7% of American Adults in Good Cardiometabolic Health
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2022
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Less than 7% of U.S. adults are in good cardiometabolic shape, and new research warns the trend is only getting worse.
Cardiometabolic health is an umbrella term t...
Most U.S. Kids Score Low on Heart Health
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2022
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Most U.S. children and adults have poor scores for heart health, according to a new assessment tool called "Life's Essential 8."
Fewer than 30% of 2- to 19-year-olds had high scores for cardiovascular health on the new American Heart Association scoring tool. And their s...
Pollutants in Soil Can Harm Your Heart
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 4, 2022
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While it's more widely known that polluted air can harm human health, another danger may be lurking at your feet.
New research shows that soil, too, can contain contaminants that can impact health. These include pe...
Light in Your Bedroom Is No Good for Your Health
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2022
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Keeping your bedroom dark not only helps you get a good night's sleep, but may significantly lower your odds of developing three major health problems, a new study suggests.
Older men and women who used night lights, or left their TV, smartphone or tablet on in the room ...
Boomers Sicker Than Their Parents Were at Same Age
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2022
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There's some discouraging news for baby boomers.
Americans born between 1948 and 1965 are more likely than the generations that preceded them to have multiple health problems as they age, a
'Forever Chemicals' May Raise a Woman's Blood Pressure
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2022
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Called "forever chemicals" because they linger in the environment, new research suggests that middle-aged women with high levels of perfluoroalkyls and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) in their blood may be more vulnerable to
No Sign 1 Year of Testosterone Supplements Cause Heart Trouble: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2022
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One year of testosterone therapy for men with low levels of the hormone does not appear to increase their risk for heart problems, British researchers found.
"We were unable to find evidence ... that testosterone increases risks of mortality or cardiovascular and/or cere...
Surviving Childhood Cancer Can Take Toll on Adult Heart
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2022
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Adult survivors of childhood cancer have a higher risk of heart problems than other adults, but are much less likely to be treated for heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, new research shows.
The findings highlight the ne...
Risk Factors for Dementia May Change With Age
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2022
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Dementia risk factors appear to shift with age, and experts say knowing that could help people make lifestyle changes to reduce their chances of developing the disease.
Asthma, Allergies Raise Heart Risks, Too
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2022
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If you have asthma or allergies, you may be more likely to develop heart disease, and some medications may increase or lower that risk, a new review of clinical trials and lab research shows.
"Many people think of asthma as a disease of the lungs, but there's an importan...
Unvaccinated and Having Heart Trouble? That Can Be Deadly When COVID Strikes
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2022
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Your chances of dying or having severe complications from COVID-19 are much higher if you're unvaccinated and have heart problems or heart disease risk factors, researchers warn.
In a new study, British investigators analyzed 110 previous COVID-19 studies that included a...
Obesity May Be Affecting Heart Health in Kids as Young as 6
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2022
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As early as age 6, children who carry extra weight could be headed down a path toward future diabetes or heart disease, a new study suggests.
The study, of nearly...
High Blood Pressure Now Affects 1 in Every 7 U.S. Pregnancies
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2022
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Rates of high blood pressure among pregnant women in the United States are on the rise and now occur in at least one in seven hospital deliveries, a new government report warns.
The overall...
Heart Risk Factors Can Be Recipe for Dementia
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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The faster you pile up heart disease risk factors, the greater your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests.
Previous research has linked heart health threats such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity with mental decline and dementia.
Amassing tho...
Online Program Helps Stroke Survivors Recover
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2022
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A healthier lifestyle is recommended for stroke survivors, but that's often easier said than done. Now, online programs are coming to the rescue, according to a new study.
"Online platforms are a viable and impactful model to address the health information needs and beha...
Does Cutting Back on Salt Help Folks Battling Heart Failure?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2022
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If you have heart failure, there's good news and bad news on how much it would help you to cut back on salt.
New research finds that while it does...
Will a Little Drinking Help Your Heart? Maybe Not
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2022
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If you believe an occasional tipple is good for your heart, a new study may make you reconsider the notion.
Smartwatch Heart Data May Be Less Accurate for Black Users
- Consumer news
- March 25, 2022
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Millions of Americans use smartwatches or fitness trackers to check on their heart rate, but the accuracy may fall short for people of color, a new research review finds.
The analysis, of 10 published studies, found that in four of them,
Blood Sugar, Cholesterol Issues in 30s Could Raise Alzheimer's Risk
- Denise Mann
- March 23, 2022
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Your 30s can be a magical time filled with career strides, vacations you can actually afford, love, marriage and even a growing family of your own.
It's likely not the decade where you begin to fret about your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease in the future. But ma...
Firefighters Face Higher Odds for Heart Trouble
- March 23, 2022
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The more blazes firefighters battle, the higher their risk for a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation (a-fib), a new study shows.
"Clinicians who care for firefighters need to be aware of the increased
People Are Now Living More Years in Good Health: Study
- March 17, 2022
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Older adults may not only be living longer, but better as well, according to a new U.K. study.
Researchers found that since the 1990s, British adults age 65 and u...
Triglycerides a Stroke Danger, Even With Statin Treatment
- March 17, 2022
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Stroke survivors may be watching their "bad" cholesterol, but a new study suggests another type of blood fat could put them at risk of a repeat stroke within the next year.
Rise in Blood Pressure Upon Standing Could Signal Danger
- March 17, 2022
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If your blood pressure spikes when you stand, you may be at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, Italian researchers warn.
"The results of the study confirmed our initial hypothesis - a pronounced increase in blood pressure from lying to standing could be prognost...
Are Health Care Apps in Your Future?
- March 4, 2022
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Are you managing a chronic health problem, be it obesity or diabetes or heart disease or asthma?
There's likely an app for that.
Health apps are becoming more and more sop...
Leg Cramps, Pain? It Could Be PAD
- February 27, 2022
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Pain or cramping in your legs during physical activity may be an early sign of a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD)...
Too Many Americans Are Getting 'Low-Value' Medical Tests, Procedures
- February 23, 2022
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When your cardiologist orders a test, do you stop to ask why you need it? You probably don't - but perhaps you should, according to a new report from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Too many Americans receive heart tests and treatments that do little good, and more...
Even Washing Dishes Helps an Older Woman's Heart
- February 22, 2022
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You don't need to run marathons or sweat it out on your indoor bike to boost your heart health.
This is the main message of a new study that found everyday household activities includin...
Sexual Harassment, Assault Tied to High Blood Pressure in Women
- February 22, 2022
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Sexual assault and workplace sexual harassment may increase women's long-term risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, a new study suggests.
High blood pressure is a major ris...
Study Finds No Heart Benefit From Veggies. Nutritionists Disagree.
- February 21, 2022
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Eating vegetables may not help protect you against heart disease, according to a new study that's triggered strong reactions from critics.
The analysis of the diets of nearly...
Autism, ADHD Raise the Odds for Early Death
- February 17, 2022
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Young people with autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a higher risk of dying early from a range of causes, a new research review suggests.
Researchers found that before middle-age, people with autism face higher-than-average rates of death from...
More Evidence That COVID Infection Brings Long-Term Heart Risks
- February 10, 2022
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New research supports the notion that COVID-19 can cause long-term heart problems.
The analysis of U.S. health data found COVID patients are at increased risk of heart complications for at least a year after infection.
Those complications include heart rhythm probl...
Spice Up Your Meal to Avoid More Salt
- February 8, 2022
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Instead of adding salt to their meals, older adults can use spices to give their food more zip and keep their blood pressure under control, new research suggests.
"We were working specifically with a population of older adults to see if we could reduce the amount of salt...
Brain Changes Appear by Middle Age After Years of High Blood Pressure
- Robert Preidt
- February 4, 2022
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Middle-aged folks who had high blood pressure since they were young adults show brain changes that may increase their risk of future mental decline, a new study says.
Previous research ha...
Stroke Rate Rises Among Young Americans, Even as It Declines for Seniors
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2022
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Although there's been a marked decline in rates of stroke among older adults over the past 30 years, growing numbers of young Americans are having strokes.
Obesity may be one reason why, experts sa...
Heart Issues Have Affected 4 in 10 U.S. Adults Since Pandemic Began: Survey
- Robert Preidt
- February 2, 2022
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Four in 10 Americans say they've had at least one heart-related issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, and about one in four who have tested positive say COVID has affected their heart health, according to a new online poll.
Shortness of breath (18%), dizziness (15%), highe...
Blood Pressure Crises Sending More Americans to the ER
- Robert Preidt
- February 1, 2022
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Hospitalizations for dangerously high blood pressure more than doubled in the United States from 2002 to 2014, new research shows.
Young Women at Higher Risk for Stroke Than Male Peers: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2022
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Strokes aren't common among young people, but when they do happen, they strike more often in women than men, a new review finds.
Of the nearly 800,000 Americans who suffer a stroke each year, 10% to 15% are adults age 45 or younger, according to the American Heart Associ...