cardiovascular disease Archives

I will discuss two publications, where researchers showed that many diseases and premature deaths come from excessive weight. How much does what we weigh influence our life expectancy? This is exactly what researchers asked themselves in a study from 2017. It was based on four Europe

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November 13, 2024

by Ray Schilling

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body mass index, class II obesity, cohort studies, diseases, excessive weight, life expectancy, metabolic syndrome, mortality rates, obese people, premature deaths

The medical system tends to neglect high blood pressure patients, but a new program helped 74% of patients control their blood pressure. A new program of the American Heart Association overcame the obstacles of close follow-up of high blood pressure patients. This pilot program was pr

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October 02, 2024

by Ray Schilling

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american heart association, blood pressure pill, fewer hospitalizations, get blood pressure under control, high blood pressure, lowering blood pressure, optimal blood pressure, pennsylvania, pharmacist, telemonitoring blood pressure

A new study shows that girls are getting their first period earlier than in previous centuries. The first period has the name menarche. The study in JAMA Network Open also noted that it takes longer for girls to develop regular periods. The data is based on 71,341 US female individual

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August 21, 2024

by Ray Schilling

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body mass index, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, estrogen, first period, increased sugar intake, menarche, menstrual cycles, progesterone, racial differences, regular periods

Newer studies showed that your body wants three forms of movements every week. We all are familiar with walking. 2300 steps per day is the minimum that you need to walk to avoid dying from cardiovascular disease. 7000 to 8000 steps daily are even better for you. If you prefer to go to

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July 23, 2024

by Ray Schilling

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cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular training, dance events, fitness studio, gym, resistance training, treadmill, walking, weight bearing, weight machines

Control lights of gadgets in the bedroom can cause sleep disturbance, which is why many people cover LED indicator lights at night. Some people are more sensitive than others. But I am definitely one of those who are very sensitive to LED lights in my bedroom. I use black electrical t

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June 26, 2024

by Ray Schilling

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black tape, breast cancer, circadian hormone rhythm, control lights, led indicators, ovarian cancer, Prostate cancer, rem sleep, sleep disturbance, sleep pattern

A new study showed that diet drinks may cause heart disease. Specifically, these drinks can cause atrial fibrillation, an irregular rhythm of the heart. Atrial fibrillation poses a risk for blood clots inside the heart and can also cause ischemic strokes. Study in the journal Circulat

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April 17, 2024

by Ray Schilling

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atrial fibrillation, blood clots, coronary artery disease, diet drinks, heart disease, high blood pressure, ischemic strokes, sugar-sweetened drinks, unsweetened juice, vegetable juice

Recently, two major studies delineated the risks of marijuana use. When people use marijuana, their risks for heart attacks, heart failure and strokes increase significantly. In a review an article of CNN describes details further. Two papers were presented at the American Heart Assoc

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December 13, 2023

by Ray Schilling

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binge drinking, cannabis use disorder, cardiovascular disease, chronic conditions, congestive heart failure, heart attacks, heart failure, marijuana use, strokes, withdrawal symptoms

This article is about the finding of a study that physical exercise reduces cancer risk significantly. The study was published on July 27, 2023 in JAMA Oncology. The international team of researchers were from Spain, Australia, Calgary (Canada) and Denmark. The data stemmed from the U

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September 27, 2023

by Ray Schilling

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cancer, cancer death rates, cardiovascular death rates, mediterranean diet, moderate aerobic physical activity, muscle-strengthening activity, physical exercise, regular physical activity, sessile control group, vigorous aerobic physical activity

We know for some time that sitting too much is unhealthy for you. However, the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine published a paper on Jan. 12, 2023 that five minutes of walking every half hour will prevent illnesses from prolonged sitting. CNN also reviewed this artic

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February 15, 2023

by Ray Schilling

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accelerometers, blood sugar, cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, movement break, premature death, risk of death, sitting too much

People often want to use supplements for their heart, but a new study showed that certain supplements do not help for heart health. The CNN article is based on the original research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on Nov. 5, 2020. 190 volunteers in the a

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December 07, 2022

by Ray Schilling

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Many Diseases and Premature Deaths Come from Excessive Weight

New Program Helped 74% of Patients Control their Blood Pressure

Girls Are Getting Their First Period Earlier

Your Body Wants Three Forms of Movements every Week

Cover LED Indicator Lights at Night

Diet Drinks May Cause Heart Disease

Risks of Marijuana Use

Physical Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk Significantly

Sitting too much is Unhealthy for You

Supplements Do not Help for Heart Health

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