Study shows both natural variation in ACE concentrations and lowering blood pressure with ACE inhibitors are associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes
New research shows that usage of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors to lower blood pressure, is associated with a 24% reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) when…
Some health care professionals use outdated guidelines to screen and diagnose hypertension
Results of a survey show that some health care professionals are not following evidence-based guidelines, potentially leading to under and overdiagnosis of hypertension.
Can people with heart disease exercise safely?
ESC Guidelines on Sports Cardiology and Exercise in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
Steps outlined to reduce the risk of stroke during, after heart surgery
Steps for reducing the risk of stroke in patients undergoing heart surgery are detailed in a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement, “Considerations for Reduction of Risk of…
Long naps may be bad for health
Many believe that lying down for a snooze is a harmless activity. But scientists show that drifting off for more than one hour could be risky. The study…