AHA News: Severe Sleep Apnea Could Damage Key Blood Vessels
2021-07-26
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AHA News: Olympians Push the Physical Limits of Humankind, But What Limits Humans?
2021-07-26
To be an elite athlete, it helps to have good genes. But that’s not all it takes.Continue Reading
AHA News: 7-Day-Old’s Skin Felt Cold, She Wouldn’t Eat and Cried in Agony. It Was Her Heart.
2021-07-22
THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Throughout Laney Lyon’s 1-week birthday, small signs indicated something was wrong. She wasn’t eating as much as usual. Her color seemed off. Her mom suspected jaundice and held Laney in the sun when she could. By evening, Laney was unable toContinue Reading
Stronger Hearts, Better Outcomes in Pregnancy: Study
2021-07-22
THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Thinking of starting a family? Start getting your heart in shape. New research suggests that how healthy a woman’s heart is before conception affects outcomes in her pregnancy. Study author Dr. Sadiya Khan said the findings make a case for more comprehensive heartContinue Reading
Want to Avoid Sleep Apnea? Get Off the Sofa
2021-07-22
THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Here’s yet another reason to limit screen time and get moving: Boosting your activity levels could reduce your risk of sleep apnea, according to a new study. Compared to the most active people in the study, those who spent more than four hoursContinue Reading
Eating Meat Raises Risk of Heart Disease: Study
2021-07-21
WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Eating beef, lamb, pork and processed meats spells trouble for your heart, and the more you eat, the worse it gets, new research warns. The meta-analysis — an overview of data from a large number of studies — included more than 1.4 millionContinue Reading
AHA News: Diabetes and Dementia Risk: Another Good Reason to Keep Blood Sugar in Check
2021-07-21
WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — There are many reasons to avoid getting diabetes, or to keep it controlled if you already have it: Higher risks for heart disease, stroke and for having a foot or leg amputation. But here’s another one: It’s a major risk factorContinue Reading
Exercise Boosts Survival for People With Implanted Defibrillators
2021-07-21
WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Just small amounts of exercise can benefit people with implanted heart defibrillators, new research shows. An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a battery-powered device placed under the skin to detect abnormal heart rhythms and deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat.Continue Reading
Breastfed Babies Have Healthier Blood Pressure as Kids
2021-07-21
WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Here’s another reason for new moms to give breastfeeding a try: Toddlers who were breastfed for even a few days have lower blood pressure than those who always got a bottle, research finds. And lower blood pressure at an early age may leadContinue Reading
Severe COVID in Kids: Rare, but Brain Issues Can Result
2021-07-20
TUESDAY, July 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — About one in 20 kids hospitalized with COVID-19 develop debilitating brain or nerve complications that could haunt some for a long time, a new British study reports. Children with severe infections can suffer from brain inflammation, seizures, stroke, behavior changes, hallucinations and psychosis.Continue Reading
Statin Users May Have Added Protection Against Severe COVID-19
2021-07-20
TUESDAY, July 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Could cholesterol-lowering statins help lower your risk of dying from COVID-19? For patients with a history of high blood pressure or heart disease, the answer appears to be yes. At least that’s the conclusion of a new study that enlisted roughly 10,500 patientsContinue Reading
AHA News: Retired Entertainer Thought She Slept Awkwardly. It Was a Stroke.
2021-07-20
TUESDAY, July 20, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Sharon Murff began her 58th birthday before dawn with a clicking sound in her head. She didn’t feel any pain. Yet when she looked in the mirror, the left side of her face seemed distorted. “I didn’t recognize myself,” she said.Continue Reading
One-Dose Blood Thinner Could Slash Blood Clot Risk After Knee Replacement
2021-07-20
TUESDAY, July 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who’s ever undergone knee replacement understands the real and troubling risk of post-op blood clots. Many patients are told take a daily blood thinner pill long after their procedure. But a new study finds that a one-time injection of an experimental bloodContinue Reading
AHA News: Pregnant Mom’s Diet May Influence Baby’s Cardiovascular Health
2021-07-19
MONDAY, July 19, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — A pregnant woman’s diet and other lifestyle factors may change how her baby’s genes work in a way that can affect the child’s cardiovascular health by age 8 or 9, new research has found. Nearly half of U.S. adults have someContinue Reading