Childhood caries and periodontal diseases may increase the risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood
A Finnish 27-year follow-up study suggests that common oral infections in childhood, caries and periodontal diseases, are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood.
New pediatric blood pressure guidelines identify more kids at higher risk of premature heart disease
New guidelines that classified more children as having elevated blood pressure are better at predicting which kids are likely to develop heart disease when they reach adulthood, according…
Many stroke patients not screened for osteoporosis, despite known risks
The majority of stroke survivors are not screened or treated for osteoporosis, broken bones, or fall risk — despite stroke being a risk factor for these conditions….
Skipping Breakfast Associated with Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Death
Eating breakfast regularly lowered cardiovascular-specific and stroke-specific mortality
Physical Activity May Offset Mortality Risk Caused by Too Much Sitting
For less active adults, the amount of time spent sitting may be associated with an increased risk of death; however, increasing physical activity to recommended levels may eliminate…