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Masks have become commonplace in many parts of the world as some elect to use the devices to reduce the risk of COVID-19. But a new study suggests they may offer even more. A recent study out of China has found that exposure to common air pollutants, even at levels below World Health Organization air ...click here to read more

New research has found that approximately one in four adults worldwide has a liver disorder that could put them at a higher risk for heart disease. The condition, called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), occurs when elevated amounts of fat are deposited in the liver, resulting in inflammation and scarring. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is ...click here to read more

Physiological stressors can affect the heart in various ways. A new study from the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) found that it’s not uncommon for people to live without any knowledge of an underlying genetic heart condition until a stressor brings it to the surface. Just one external impact such as a heart attack is ...click here to read more

Middle-aged women should be regularly checking their blood pressure to avoid a heart attack. A new study has found that women with mildly elevated blood pressure in their early 40s have a two-fold risk of acute coronary syndromes in their 50s compared to those with normal blood pressure. The study published in the European Journal ...click here to read more

The importance of healthy living is emphasized in a new study that has found a link between heart patients and diabetes. The new research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that nearly 30% of patients with coronary artery disease have diabetes. Lack of exercise and obesity are common risk factors for diabetes ...click here to read more

Patients who have psoriasis may be at an increased risk for metabolic syndrome (MetSyn), leading to a higher cardiovascular risk. This new information comes from a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. For the study, researchers from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues examined the impact ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes raises your odds of developing heart disease, so it is imperative to start paying attention to your heart health immediately. Even those who have prediabetes are at risk and should be focusing on a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle. Prediabetes is a result of poor blood sugar levels in the body. Unchecked, overtime it ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, foods that cause inflammation may be responsible for heart failure. This new research indicates that people with heart failure who eat a diet high in inflammatory foods are twice as likely to end up in the hospital or die compared to those who ...click here to read more

The years leading up to menopause is a time of increasing risk of heart disease for women. This new information comes from research released by the American Heart Association, which advises maintaining a healthy lifestyle and integrating early intervention strategies for good cardiovascular health. Published in the journal Circulation, the scientific statement finds an increase ...click here to read more

People who are worried about heart health may want to steer clear of sugary and artificially sweetened drinks. According to a new study, both types of beverages could have a negative impact on cardiovascular health. This information goes against what many believed, that artificially sweetened drinks are a healthier alternative. The study published in the ...click here to read more

According to research released in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, psychological stress found in the inferior frontal lobe of the brain could have an association with chest pain in people with heart disease. The study was designed to examine how activity in the inferior frontal lobe of the brain affects the severity of angina. Stable angina, or ...click here to read more

There aren’t a lot of people who’ve gone entirely unaffected by the pandemic. Although some of us had to endure more than others, it’s been a major stressor for people around the world. Now, a new study is showing it could be leading to increases in “broken heart syndrome.” It feels like a heart attack, ...click here to read more

New research has found that women who take beta-blockers for hypertension are at a higher risk for heart failure. The study published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension showed that women who were taking beta-blockers and had no prior history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a nearly 5% higher risk for heart failure than ...click here to read more

You may have had to cancel your summer vacation. Perhaps the time you were supposed to be in the Jamaican sun has come and gone and for the first time in years, you’ve experienced winter without a break. Thanks, COVID. The ‘rona has halted plans and led to all kinds of additional stressors. Stressors that ...click here to read more