A new study from the George Institute for Global Health indicates that heart disease can lead to changes in the brain and how it works. The changes that were noticed included alterations to the blood vessels that impact blood … [Read more...]
Why Are Some People More Vulnerable to Dementia?
New research indicates that some people are more susceptible to developing dementia than other people are. It has been observed for quite some time, but much of the evidence is anecdotal in nature, and not always supported by … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease Still on the Rise
Cardiovascular disease is still the number one killer in the United States. More people die from cardiovascular disease than any other cause. In 2022, almost 700,000 people died from this cause in the U.S. That’s more than … [Read more...]
Childhood, Senior Care, and Heart Health
A new study takes a look at childhood experiences and how they can benefit us as we age. The focus of this particular study is the impact that positive experiences during childhood have upon our heart health. The study found … [Read more...]
Preventing and Fighting Cardiovascular Disease
A team of researchers believes that they have found the mechanism that allows cholesterol to be absorbed into the blood. The big implications for this are that it could significantly change how doctors treat individuals with high … [Read more...]
Looking to Improve Your Health? Take the Stairs!
A new study from Tulane University indicates that people who go up at least five flights of stairs (or the equivalent) per day have a 20 percent less likely chance of having cardiovascular disease than those who are more sedentary in their … [Read more...]
An Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A new study indicates that prolonged exposure to things like arsenic and lead may potentially be related to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Lead and arsenic are toxic to people. There’s a reason why there was a … [Read more...]
Why Prevention Matters in Heart Health
Recently, a new study indicated that high levels of a “bad” cholesterol called lipoprotein(a) were associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease when hypertension was also a factor. The team, based out of Atrium … [Read more...]
Men and Women Equally Vulnerable to Cardiovascular Disease
According to a new study, it seems that both men and women are at equal risk of cardiovascular disease. This new research seems to go against years of indicators that have held that men are at a higher risk of developing … [Read more...]
Physical Activity Becomes More Important as We Age
A study from the American Heart Association once again confirms how important exercise and physical activity is for seniors. The study found that those over the age of 65 who struggled with physical function were far more likely to suffer … [Read more...]
Most Common Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. But even those that suffer from the same illness will experience different symptoms. Younger and older patients tend to see different symptoms even when they … [Read more...]
Why is Cardiovascular Disease on the Rise?
A study that was recently conducted by the American College of Cardiology found that there is likely to be a large increase in the number of instances of cardiovascular disease cases. By the year 2060, this team of researchers believes that … [Read more...]