Sleep problems linked to heart health risks during and after menopause
Dec 4, 2023
Middle-aged women with insomnia, poor sleep quality and other sleep disturbances may have worse cardiovascular health, a new study finds.
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Ovary-sparing hysterectomy may not offer protection against metabolic syndrome
Dec 1, 2023
Hysterectomies, with or without ovarian preservation, may be linked to a higher risk for developing metabolic syndrome, new research suggests.
For green spaces to be most beneficial to health, they need to be walkable
Nov 30, 2023
The positive health effects of green space may not just be about where you live, but how easily you can access nature, according to new research.
Social determinants of health linked to faster genetic aging
Nov 29, 2023
New research suggests epigenetic changes may partly explain why social factors affect heart health.
Exposure to metals may increase heart failure risk among American Indians
Nov 17, 2023
People with higher levels of metals in their urine may be more likely to develop heart failure, according to findings from the largest study of cardiovascular disease in American Indians.
Exercise may reduce heart failure risk for people with depression or anxiety
Nov 15, 2023
Physical activity had a bigger impact on heart failure risk for people with depression or anxiety, compared to those without, preliminary research shows.
Asian groups in US differ when it comes to cardiovascular disease and its risks
Nov 14, 2023
Cardiovascular risk varies greatly across the ethnic groups that make up the Asian population in the U.S., underscoring the need to research each individually, a new study suggests.
Sudden cardiac deaths in college athletes fall, but still high in one sport
Nov 13, 2023
College sports have seen a decline in the rate of sudden cardiac deaths, but rates remain higher for Division I men's basketball players, new research shows.
Better heart health may improve cognitive health in kids
Nov 13, 2023
Children with better cardiovascular health scored higher when it came to executive cognitive function, according to preliminary research.
From pioneering stem cell research to studying hearts in space, AHA president's message is rooted in teamwork
Nov 12, 2023
In his address at Scientific Sessions, Dr. Joseph Wu used lessons from his lab to emphasize the core message of his life: Work hard. Work smart. Work together.