Could a blood test help predict cardiovascular risk in women? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestThree blood biomarkers could help predict heart attack and stroke risk in women. Image credit: Angela Lumsden/Stocksy.Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women globally. There have historically been disparities in diagnosing cardiovascular disease in women as … Read more
A new cardiovascular risk factor has emerged: What to know …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestA cellular process that affects blood cells emerges as a new risk factor for atherosclerosis. Image credit: Mangkelin/Getty Images.Their two recent studies have uncovered new information about clonal hematopoiesis and its treatment with the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine.Researchers from the … Read more
Can ‘catching up’ on sleep on weekends reduce risk? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCould sleeping in on the weekends help lower heart disease risk? Anna Malgina/Stocksy“Catching up” on sleep over the weekend could reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%, a new study suggests.Sleep deprivation — often defined as less than 7 … Read more
Vaping For Athletes: Can Athletes Vape? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> In recent years, vaping has grown in popularity as an alternative to traditional smoking, with many people turning to e-cigarettes for a variety of reasons. Some see vaping as a less harmful substitute for smoking, while others use it as a means to enjoy flavored … Read more
What does alcohol consumption actually do to the heart? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearch in rodents aims to find out exactly what alcohol use and overuse does to the heart. Design by MNT; Photography by Instants/Getty Images & windcatcher/Getty Images.Two recent preliminary studies using rodents took a look at the effects alcohol has … Read more