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Study attributes these two climatic factors for heart diseases

Rising extreme weather events have created havoc in our daily lives. They are disrupting our food cycle and destroying our habitats. They are exacerbating already prevalent diseases and even giving rise to new and more dangerous variants of vector-borne diseases. According to a recent American Heart Association study, air pollution…

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023

Panthers, American Heart Association host CPR training for players, staff

Along with Bills S Damar Hamlin and the American Heart Association, the Panthers hosted CPR training and education for its players and staff on Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 3, 2023

Losing weight may be beneficial to your heart, even if some weight is regained: Study

A systematic review of research published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal, found that losing weight with lifestyle changes in an intensive behavioural weight loss programme was linked to a decrease in risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least…

Dynamite News · Mar 30, 2023

More than 122 million Americans have high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke. Here's how to get your numbers under control

Ask about your blood pressure at every doctor’s visit.

Fortune · Feb 21, 2023

Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you getting enough sleep for your best heart health?

Getting a good night's sleep is important. But exactly how much sleep do you need? Recently, the American Heart Association added sleep to its checklist for improving and maintaining your heart health. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how many hours of sleep people need for optimal heart…

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

Research shows stroke symptoms, even if they disappear within an hour, need emergency assessment

According to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's journal Stroke, the symptoms of stroke that disappear in under an hour, known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), need emergency assessment to help prevent a full-blown stroke. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 21, 2023

Many Americans wrongly assume they understand what normal blood pressure is – and that false confidence can be deadly

Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up – or more than 122 million people – have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association. And even if your numbers are normal right now, they are likely to increase…

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2023

Irregular sleep patterns may lead to higher risk of hardened arteries in older adults, new study says

Prior research has linked poor sleep habits — including getting too little, too much or fragmented sleep — with heart disease, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease conditions.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2023

Calorie Restriction Is More Effective For Weight Loss Than Intermittent Fasting: Study

A study found that eating large meals was more beneficial than intermittent fasting. The study was published in a journal, 'American Heart Association'. Read Further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 12, 2023

Girl, 14, who got 'butterflies' dancing with boy at prom discovers she nearly died

Ceirra Zeager had a racing heart when she danced with a boy for the first time at her winter formal, and said it continued to pound long after she had returned home

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023