This Monthly Vitamin Supplement Reduces Heart Attack Risk 19%
A monthly dose of the vitamin was found to lower the incidence of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - October 1, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: blogs
Climbing More Than Five Flights of Stairs Daily Reduces Risk of Heart Disease!
World Heart Day greetings to all. Climbing more than five flights of stairs every day can reduce the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by over 20% according to a study using data from the UK Biobank, published in the journal Atherosclerosis [1]. But beware, those who stop climbing has a higher risk than those who never did it! The study had over four hundred and fifty thousands adult participants. Information about climbing stairs, sociodemographic factors and lifestyle factors were collected at baseline and by a resurvey after 5 years. Median follow up period was 12.5 years. Similar results were noted for bo...
Source: Cardiophile MD - September 29, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Johnson Francis Tags: General Cardiology Source Type: blogs
Which patient has the more severe chest pain?
ConclusionOnly a weak association between pre-hospital chest pain severity and markers of myocardial injury was identified, supporting more judicious use of opioid analgesia with a focus on patient comfort.___________This article shows that pain intensity is associated with shorter door to balloon times and thus smaller infarcts. Having severe pain drives people to the ED for faster treatment! It is good to have terrible pain! And as we have shown before, morphine leads to slower times to treatment and worse outcomes.Chest Pain Severity Rating Is a Poor Predictive Tool in the Diagnosis of ST-Seg...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - September 26, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs
A 50-something with Regular Wide Complex Tachycardiaa: What to do if electrical cardioversion does not work?
Case submitted by anonymous. Written by Smith. Ken ' s piece at the bottom is excellent.A 50-something presented with sudden onset palpitations 8 hrs prior while sitting at desk at work. He had concurrent sharp substernal chest pain that resolved, but palpitations continued.Over past 3 months, he has had similar intermittent episodes of sharp chest pain while running, but none at rest. Past medical history includes coronary stenting 17 years prior. A brief chart review revealed his most recent echo in 2018, with LV EF 67%, “very small” inferior wall motion abnormality.Initial ED ECG:What do you think?This wa...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - September 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs
A 50-something with Regular Wide Complex Tachycardia: What to do if electrical cardioversion does not work?
Case submitted by anonymous. Written by Smith. Ken ' s piece at the bottom is excellent.A 50-something presented with sudden onset palpitations 8 hrs prior while sitting at desk at work. He had concurrent sharp substernal chest pain that resolved, but palpitations continued.Over past 3 months, he has had similar intermittent episodes of sharp chest pain while running, but none at rest. Past medical history includes coronary stenting 17 years prior. A brief chart review revealed his most recent echo in 2018, with LV EF 67%, “very small” inferior wall motion abnormality.Initial ED ECG:What do you think?This wa...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - September 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs
Navigating chronic diseases and menopause: healthier habits for aging
An excerpt from The Menopause Menu. Whether it’s heart disease or cognitive decline, arthritis or diabetes, getting older is linked to an increased incidence of many different chronic diseases. The menopausal journey adds an extra layer of health risks to some of them but is also an opportunity to fine-tune healthy living goals in a
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Navigating chronic diseases and menopause: healthier habits for aging originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD Tags: Conditions OB/GYN Rheumatology Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, September 11th 2023
This article reviews the current regulatory role of miR-7 in inflammation and related diseases, including viral infection, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and encephalitis. It expounds on the molecular mechanism by which miR-7 regulates the occurrence of inflammatory diseases. Finally, the existing problems and future development directions of miR-7-based intervention on inflammation and related diseases are discussed to provide new references and help strengthen the understanding of the pathogenesis of inflammation and related diseases, as well as the development of new strategies for clinical interventi...
Source: Fight Aging! - September 10, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
Study: High Blood Pressure While Lying Down Linked To Greater Heart Risks
Conclusion
The findings of this recent study are nothing short of a game-changer in how we understand and manage blood pressure. It’s clear that simply taking blood pressure readings while seated might not give the full picture.
High blood pressure while lying down has been linked to a heightened risk of serious heart health complications, including heart attack, stroke, and even premature death.
Therefore, a more comprehensive approach to blood pressure monitoring is crucial. One that considers different body positions could offer deeper insights into an individual’s cardiovascular health.
This n...
Source: The EMT Spot - September 9, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Life style modification & CVD prevention : Spot the new entry
Discussing lifestyle modification is an essential cliché in every preventive cardiology consult, For most, it still means good nutrition exercise, and stress relief. It is true, that the average human longevity has increased considerably in the last century. However, this apparent gain in life expectancy by the stunning discoveries in science ( 10 years ?) has already been eaten up, by the self-inflicted, poor styles in life. The new kid on the block, i.e. social media is playing a powerful amplifying effect.
Spot a new entry in lifestyle interventions.
Here is a fresh list of lifestyle modifications from the ...
Source: Dr.S.Venkatesan MD - September 8, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: dr s venkatesan Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
How Cold Weather Affects Blood Pressure? New Study Reveals Surprising Facts
Conclusion
In the vast tapestry of medical research, the recent study on seasonal trends in high blood pressure is a particularly illuminating thread. It’s shown us that something as seemingly benign as the changing of the seasons can impact a major health metric – our blood pressure.
This isn’t just about statistics and numbers. It’s about lives. Recognizing and anticipating these patterns means healthcare providers can be better equipped to offer timely, effective care. And for those living with high blood pressure? It offers a roadmap. A guide to navigate the challenges of each season, with...
Source: The EMT Spot - September 8, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
A High Level Popular Science View of the Longevity Industry
The article I'll point out today is an entirely unremarkable, high level tour of the most discussed, most notable portions of the longevity industry and related research efforts. Twenty years ago, we'd all have been delighted to see the media both noticing translational aging research at all, and then actually taking seriously the prospect of treating aging as a medical condition. We've come a long way to now see summary discussions of work on the treatment of aging as business as usual, not really worth mentioning. Still, articles like this miss near all of the really interesting projects, and that is the way of high leve...
Source: Fight Aging! - September 5, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Healthy Life Extension Community Source Type: blogs
New Research: Kidney Enzyme As A Promising Solution For High Blood Pressure
Conclusion
We’ve journeyed through a landscape of cutting-edge research, all pointing to one thing: ENPEP could be a game-changer in treating high blood pressure. This isn’t just another study; it’s a pivotal moment in medical science. The research from the University of Manchester has the potential to reshape how we approach this widespread health issue.
So, what’s the next step? Stay informed. New treatments could be just around the corner, and you’ll want to be in the know. Whether it’s following medical journals or talking to your healthcare provider, staying updated could make...
Source: The EMT Spot - September 5, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
The Tasty Food That Protects Against Heart Disease
Indulge in this tasty food once a week to reduce your risk of heart disease. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - September 4, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: blogs
Longer Life: 30-Minute Activity Reduces Common Disease Risk 20%
Thirty minutes per week of this activity lowers the risk of early death, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - September 3, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Exercise Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, September 4th 2023
In conclusion, although the contribution of CRF to GrimAgeAccel and FitAgeAccel is relatively low compared to lifestyle-related factors such as smoking, the results suggest that the maintenance of CRF is associated with delayed biological ageing in older men.
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Release of Acetylcholine is Necessary for the Aging Brain to Compensate for a Lack of Neurogenesis
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2023/09/release-of-acetylcholine-is-necessary-for-the-aging-brain-to-compensate-for-a-lack-of-neurogenesis/
Neurogenesis is the process by which new neurons are created by neural stem c...
Source: Fight Aging! - September 3, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
