Heart Health

No Need to Nix the Nap

Jan 24, 2023 · · Heart Health
Previous research has shown that poor sleep may put people at greater risk for a range of chronic conditions affecting heart and brain health. Studies also have shown that sleeping too much or too little may raise the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). With this in mind, the American Heart … Read More

News Briefs February 2023

Jan 24, 2023 · · Heart Health
New Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Modest Success, but Adverse Events Are a Concern Lecanemab, the experimental drug that reduces levels of amyloid-beta protein in the brain, appears to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD,) according to an 18-month study published late last year in the New England Journal of … Read More

Research Roundup: February 2023

Jan 19, 2023 · · Heart Health
• Refined Grains May Raise CAD Risk. Refined grains may increase risk of developing premature coronary artery disease (CAD), according to an Iranian study. Data from more than 2,000 men and women, aged 60 years and younger and 70 years and younger, respectively, about half with premature CAD and half … Read More

Dark Chocolate

Jan 19, 2023 · · Heart Health
The Folklore. What better time of year to treat your Valentine (and yourself!) to the ultimate gift that’s both from and maybe even for the heart—dark chocolate. Dating back to 2000 BC, long before it represented romance and indulgence, the Mayans enjoyed it as a fermented drink mixed with spices … Read More

The Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting

Jan 19, 2023 · · Heart Health
What is Yo-Yo Dieting? Like a yo-yo repeatedly moving up and down, “yo-yo dieting,” also known as the yo-yo effect or weight cycling, describes the up-and-down cyclical pattern of losing weight, gaining it back, then dieting to lose it again. The term was coined in the 1980s by Kelly Brownell … Read More

What Is Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?

Jan 19, 2023 · · Heart Health
If your cardiovascular health is high on your list of health concerns, you might know something millions of other women do not: The most common type of cardiovascular disease—heart disease—is the No. 1 cause of death for women in the United States. But a survey conducted by the American Heart … Read More

Loving Your Heart: Cholesterol and You

Jan 19, 2023 · · Heart Health
According to the National Institutes of Health, heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. High levels of certain types of cholesterol in your blood increase your risk for heart disease–and the higher your cholesterol levels, the greater your risk. Each year, … Read More

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