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Napping Might Be Bad for the Heart, Study Finds
Napping, as well as sleeping too much or too little or having poor sleep patterns, appears to increase the risk for cardiovascular disease in older adults, new research shows.
The study, published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, adds to a growing body of evidence supporting sleep’s importance to good health. The American Heart Association recently added sleep duration to its checklist of health and lifestyle factors for cardiovascular health, known as Life’s Essential 8. It says adults should average seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
“Good sleep behavior is essential to prese...
Source: TIME: Health - July 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Research wire Source Type: news
Children up to four years old were just as likely to die from the flu as Covid at the end of 2021
Breaking the figures down by age group showed that among children aged one to four years cancer was the leading cause of death followed by heart disease. Covid was in third place with the flu and a stroke.
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
People With Diabetes Are More Vulnerable to Heart Disease. How to Reduce the Risk
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, know that you’ve got plenty of company. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports that in 2019, the most recent year for which data is available, 37.3 million adults in the U.S.—about 11.3% of the population—had the chronic condition, and that number continues to grow.
Type 1 diabetes develops when the body isn’t able to produce insulin, and Type 2 occurs when the body doesn’t use insulin correctly. Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes, and when it’s uncontrolled, a person’s blood sugar can jump to dangerous levels that requ...
Source: TIME: Health - July 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Elaine K. Howley Tags: Uncategorized Disease freelance healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
What to Know About High Cholesterol in Kids
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but it’s not something we usually associate with kids. In many cases, however, the seeds of heart attacks and strokes may be sown in childhood.
That’s because high or abnormal cholesterol levels, which are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, are not uncommon in kids. “People may feel that cholesterol is mostly an adult issue, which is not correct,” says Dr. Nivedita Patni, a pediatric endocrinologist at Children’s Health in Dallas and an assistant professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
About 1 in 5 child...
Source: TIME: Health - July 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sandeep Ravindran Tags: Uncategorized freelance healthscienceclimate heart health Source Type: news
Only 7% of Americans Have Optimal Heart Health, Study Says
Peak heart health is rare in the U.S.—and increasingly uncommon. A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology finds that fewer than 7% of all American adults have optimal health across five major areas related to heart and metabolic health: weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease status. And the problem is getting worse.
These five categories were adapted from the American Heart Association’s definition of ideal cardiovascular and metabolic health. The study, which analyzed National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from more than 55,...
Source: TIME: Health - July 5, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tara Law Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Public Health Source Type: news
How to lose visceral fat: The non-dietary factor which may be contributing to weight gain
VISCERAL fat wraps around abdominal organs, raising the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Often changes to diet and exercise routine will help people lower their risk of developing visceral fat, and also help lose excess weight. Nonetheless, there are also non-dietary factors to consider.
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: The sign 'you may need a different type of statin' - NHS advice
STATINS are a group of medicines that are used to lower the cholesterol in your blood, helping to prevent heart disease and stroke. Like all medications, statins have potential side effects, though some are more common than others. Nonetheless, the NHS says there are some instances when you may need to talk to the doctor in charge of your care.
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Most vitamins, minerals won't prevent heart disease, stroke or cancer, panel warns
In a move that could upend the multi-billion-dollar U.S. vitamin industry, an authoritative panel of experts said most vitamins, minerals and multivitamin supplements won't prevent heart disease, stroke or cancer.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - June 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Truth About Fasting and Type 2 Diabetes
Most fad diets don’t live up to the hype, let alone serious scientific scrutiny. But intermittent fasting seems to be an exception. These plans involve going without caloric foods or drinks for an extended period of time—anywhere from 16 hours to several days—and they have become increasingly popular. Research has also found them to be effective for weight loss.
Doctors often advise people with Type 2 diabetes to lose weight, which can have beneficial effects on blood glucose and insulin sensitivity, as well as on the progression of the disease. For this and other reasons, experts are actively looking at ...
Source: TIME: Health - June 16, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized Diet & Nutrition freelance healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Diabetes, heart disease in combination create higher dementia risk, study shows
Dementia risk doubles if a person has at least two of these three diseases: type 2 diabetes, stroke or heart disease, according to Swedish research published Thursday.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - June 16, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High cholesterol symptoms: Trouble straightening these two fingers could be a sign - exper
RAISED cholesterol can lead to serious health issues including stroke and heart disease if not dealt with quickly. This is because too much cholesterol in the blood can block the arteries and veins in your body. Although there aren't always any clinical signs of high cholesterol, there are a few signals to look out for.
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Heart disease: Researchers suggest a particular diet can 'protect your heart' - insight
HEART disease is a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide. Fortunately, there are some dietary changes which may help reduce your risk. The NHS says: "Most of us need to eat more fibre and have fewer added sugars in our diet. Eating plenty of fibre is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer."
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High blood pressure: The green fruit that raises hypertension – ‘contains a lot of salt’
HIGH blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when the blood passing through the body's veins and arteries is too high. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for other forms of heart disease such as a heart attack or stroke. As a result, it is key to keep overall health high to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Air Pollution May Increase the Risk of Severe COVID-19
This study enforces the idea that air pollution is pervasive and a silent killer.”
The study was observational and therefore unable to establish a cause-and-effect relationship. But air pollution could make people more vulnerable to COVID-19 in a number of ways, the researchers hypothesize. For instance, air pollution might increase people’s viral loads by limiting the lungs’ immune responses and anti-microbial activities, the study authors say. It may also increase chronic inflammation in the body and trigger the over-expression of a key enzyme receptor that SARS-CoV-2 uses to enter cells.
Since the st...
Source: TIME: Health - May 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tara Law Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Heart disease: Watching TV could be shortening your life –health risk
SEVERAL diseases sit under the heart disease umbrella including heart attacks, stroke, atrial fibrillation, and heart disease. A number of risk factors can impact an individual's risk such as poor diet, inactivity, and smoking. Researchers have now uncovered a new risk factor almost all of the population engages in.
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
