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Heart Disease Deaths Drop 66%, But Types Are Shifting
Heart disease remains America's leading killer, but the face of cardiac death has dramatically changed over the past five decades.
Jun 25, 2025
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Being physically active, even just a couple of days a week, may be key to better health
Being physically active for one to two days a week, often called a “weekend warrior,” may provide comparable health and life-prolonging benefits as smaller…
Apr 2, 2025
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Daily Steps and Movement Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk in Women with Cancer History
For postmenopausal women who have battled cancer, lacing up their sneakers and moving more each day could be a powerful way to protect their hearts.
Mar 9, 2025
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America's Silent Killer: Every 34 Seconds, Another Life Lost to Heart Disease
Despite decades of medical advances, heart disease maintains its grim reign as America's deadliest threat, claiming one life every 34 seconds and killing more…
Jan 27, 2025
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New Guidelines Emphasize Rescue Breaths in Drowning Emergencies
Summary: The American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics have jointly released updated guidelines for drowning resuscitation, emphasizing the crucial importance of CPR with rescue breaths.
Nov 13, 2024
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Unstable Cholesterol Levels May Signal Future Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Summary: A large study of nearly 10,000 adults in their 70s reveals that unexplained year-to-year changes in cholesterol levels might serve as an early warning sign for dementia risk.
Nov 11, 2024
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New Guidelines Aim to Prevent First Strokes Through Screening and Lifestyle Changes
The American Stroke Association has released updated recommendations for preventing first-time strokes, emphasizing the importance of screening and healthy lifestyle choices.
Oct 21, 2024
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New AHA Statement Links Heart Disease to Cognitive Decline, Suggests Early Prevention
Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults—heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease—are linked to cognitive impairment and increased…
Oct 10, 2024
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Work Stress Linked to Higher Risk of Irregular Heartbeat
Job Strain and Effort-Reward Imbalance May Increase Atrial Fibrillation Risk A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals…
Aug 14, 2024
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Short, intense bursts of exercise more effective after stroke than steady, moderate exercise
One-minute, short bursts of high-intensity interval training for 19 minutes may be more effective for improving fitness among people six months or more after a…
Aug 8, 2024
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Alcohol's Impact on Heart Health: New Studies Reveal Surprising Findings
Researchers have uncovered new insights into how alcohol affects heart health, particularly in relation to irregular heartbeats and hormone replacement therapy.
Jul 22, 2024
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People in their 50s are at higher amputation risk than older people after leg surgery
People in their 50s with severe peripheral artery disease or PAD may be more likely than people in their 80s to undergo leg amputation one to five years after…
Jul 22, 2024
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Better Heart Health Linked to Slower Biological Aging
Better heart health has now been associated with a slower rate of biological aging, potentially reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and death, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
May 29, 2024
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Anger May Temporarily Impair Blood Vessel Function, Increasing Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has found that a brief episode of anger triggered by recalling past experiences may temporarily impair blood vessels' ability to relax, which is essential for proper blood flow.
May 1, 2024