Young, healthy people still vulnerable to cardiovascular disease if their LDL cholesterol is high
Young, healthy people may still face a lifetime risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease if they cannot keep their cholesterol levels in check, according to new observational…
A diverse diet may not be the healthiest one
Encouraging people to eat a wide variety of foods to ensure they meet all their dietary needs may backfire, according to a new scientific statement from the American…
People who sleep for more than eight hours each night have a greater mortality and cardiovascular risk than those who sleep for seven hours or fewer
A large study led by Keele University has found that sleeping longer than eight hours is more harmful than sleeping less than seven hours. The study also found…
Older adults who get physical can lower their heart disease risk
Adults in their early 60s, who spend less time sitting and more time engaged in light to vigorous physical activity, benefit with healthier levels of heart and vessel…
Routine screening of relatives of aortic disease patients could save lives
A research team led by the University of Leicester has published a new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association which shows that over 30% of…