Cardiovascular Disease Related News
Could daily exercise prevent major heart disease in old age?
Research suggests that 20 minutes of daily exercise in early old age (70-75 years old) may best prevent major heart disease, including heart failure,...
Study reveals alarming sodium intake among heart disease patients
A recent study has revealed troubling levels of sodium intake among individuals dealing with heart disease.
Regenerative therapies for heart disease
Lorna Rothery spoke to cardiovascular regenerative medicine expert, Professor Paolo Madeddu, who co-led a groundbreaking study that identified a mutant anti-ageing gene that could...
Regularly eating nuts and seeds can reduce the risk of heart disease
Frequently eating nuts and seeds can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new study from the University of Oslo.
Diets...
Free sugar associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk
New research reveals that consuming a high intake of free sugars is linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
In a new study published...
New blood test could save lives of heart attack patients
Researchers from the Herring group at the University of Oxford have developed a blood test that measures stress hormone levels after heart attacks.
In the...
Rallying policymakers and health systems to prioritise ASCVD
Neil Johnson, Executive Director of the Global Heart Hub posits the need to take stronger action when it comes to preventing and managing Atherosclerotic...
Doing things differently from big pharma: the driving force behind Amarin’s UK and...
This article is initiated, developed and funded by © Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited.
Amarin’s new General Manager for the UK and Ireland, Scott Curley, shares...
Adversity in childhood increases risk of heart and blood vessel disease
People who experienced adversity in childhood are at increased risk of developing heart and blood vessel disease in early adulthood.
Researchers from the University of...
Social vulnerabilities linked to cardiometabolic risk during pregnancy
A new study has found that social vulnerabilities such as living in poverty were linked to increased cardiometabolic risk during pregnancy.
Preliminary research presented at...
Short bursts of vigorous exercise linked to increased longevity
Two-minute bursts of vigorous exercise totalling 15 minutes a week are associated with a reduced risk of death, according to new research.
Research published in...
“We must do better, go faster, and strive for more in cardiac care”
Dr Charmaine Griffiths, Chief Executive of the British Heart Foundation discusses the vital steps that need to be taken to ensure cardiac care can...
Continuity of care is key to the treatment of heart disease
According to researchers at the University of Bristol, people at risk of heart disease are more likely to receive the correct medication and better...
Night owls at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease
Findings from a Rutgers University study suggest that people who are night owls are at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular...
Adults with ADHD may have an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases
Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases than those who do not have the condition, according to research...
Investigating the potential link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease
A large study of French adults has found a potential direct association between higher artificial sweetener consumption and increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Researchers have found...
New cardiac rehabilitation programme guidelines set out by ICCPR
Women are less likely to attend a cardiac rehabilitation programme and will experience worse outcomes than men, according to the International Council of Cardiovascular...
Having a good night’s sleep improves heart health
New research finds that individuals who have a good night’s sleep have better heart health, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
According to...
Foods high in potassium can boost women’s heart health
New evidence promotes that eating foods high in potassium can reduce the risk of heart-related conditions among women.
The study revealed that foods high in...
The £54 billion price tag of rising cardiovascular disease rates
New research finds that growing cardiovascular disease rates in England and Wales could cost £54 billion in health and social care costs.
University of Liverpool...