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The field of cardiovascular medicine is rich with research, as scientists continue to unravel the mysteries of how this system functions and how to best promote strengthening and healing.
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March 2019
- Higher Consumption of Eggs Associated with Higher Risk of Heart Disease and Death
February 2019
- Drinking Artificially Sweetened Beverages May Increase Stroke Risk
October 2018
- Lack of Exercise Worse than Smoking, Diabetes, and Heart Disease
April 2018
- Increased Sedentary Time Linked to Increased All-Cause Mortality
November 2016
- Activity Trackers May Not Lead to Weight Loss in Those Under 35
June 2016
- Whole Grain May Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
May 2016
- Higher BMI in Adolescence May Increase Risk of Cardiac Death as Adult
February 2016
- Long Work Hours May Increase Risk of Stroke
May 2014
- Tai Chi May Improve Physical Function, Reduce Falls
April 2014
- Fruits and Vegetables Consumption Still Hold Up For Good Health
December 2013
- Regular Consumption of Nuts Associated with Lower Mortality
June 2013
- Increased Potassium Associated with Lower Blood Pressure and Less Stroke Risk in People with Hypertension
- Lower Sodium Intake Associated with Lower Blood Pressures and Decreased Stroke Risk
March 2013
- Mediterranean Diet May Reduce the Risk of Stroke in People with High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
February 2013
- Up to One Egg Per Day Not Associated with Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease or Stroke
December 2012
- Multiple Servings of Fish Each Week Associated With Lower Risk of Stroke
November 2012
- Job Stress Linked to the Development of Heart Disease
August 2012
- Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Present in Teens with Highest Incidence in Overweight Teens
- Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplements Not Associated with Lower Risk of Heart Events in Adults with Current Heart Disease
April 2012
- Fried Foods Not Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Disease
December 2011
- Obese children who maintain ideal weight in adulthood have similar heart disease risk as those with ideal weight through lifetime
November 2011
- Chocolate consumption associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke
September 2011
- Journal Notes: Exercise-based Cardiac Rehabilitation May Decrease Risk of Death and Future Heart Procedures
August 2010
- Journal Notes: Compression-Only CPR Appears to have Similar Survival Rates as Standard CPR
July 2010
- Journal Notes: Processed Meat Associated with Increased Risk of Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease
June 2010
- Journal Notes: Meal Replacement Diet May Improve Initial Weight Loss Amounts Compared to Patient Controlled Plan
May 2010
- Journal Notes: Dietary Saturated Fat Not Associated with Risk for Heart Disease or Stroke
April 2010
- Journal Notes: Dietary Saturated Fat Not Associated with Risk for Heart Disease or Stroke
February 2010
- Journal Notes: Sleep, Internet Time, and Alcohol Consumption Linked to Higher BMIs in Female Adolescents
January 2010
- Journal Notes: Heart Medication Linked to Reduction in Incidence and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
August 2009
- Journal Notes: Lifestyle Habits May Lower Lifetime Risk of Heart Failure in Men
June 2009
- Journal Notes: Folic Acid Fortification Linked to Decrease in Severe Congenital Heart Disease
- Journal Notes: Meat Choices Linked to Heart Disease and Cancer Deaths
May 2009
- Journal Notes: Replacing Saturated Fats With Polyunsaturated Fats May Decrease Risk of Heart Disease
February 2009
- Journal Notes: Exercise Appears Beneficial for Patients with Intermittent Claudication
- Journal Notes: The Effect of a Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Nuts on Metabolic Syndrome