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Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. This is why Nicole Redmond, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., chief of the Clinical Applications and Prevention branch in NHLBI’s Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, is bringing attention to silent pieces of information, like elevated blood pressure or cholesterol. When they go unchecked...
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NHLBI in the Press
NIH findings link optimal fluid levels with reduced associated risks for advanced biological aging and premature death.
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NHLBI in the Press
Following a healthy eating pattern is linked to a lower risk of death in general and a lower risk of death from heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and neurodegenerative disease.
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NHLBI in the Press
A condition marked by reduced blood flow to the heart after standing has been reported to be slightly more common among people who have had COVID vaccines, but the link is five times greater among people who have had COVID – underscoring the importance of vaccination.
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NHLBI in the Press
Heart-healthy eating patterns leading up to pregnancy were associated with a 21% reduced risk for certain complications, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.
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NHLBI in the Press
The long-term effects of COVID-19 can affect exercise tolerance, but a gradual return to physical activity may help adults with lingering symptoms return to their routines.
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NHLBI in the Press
Based on a longitudinal review of more than 200,000 adults, researchers found those who had shingles had a nearly 30% higher chance of having a future heart attack or stroke. The authors note the findings underscore the importance of prevention, including vaccination.
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NHLBI in the Press
Many adults who receive COVID-19 and flu vaccines experience symptoms like having a sore arm or feeling tired, which is normal and signals their immune system is learning how to fight each virus, according to recent research.
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NHLBI in the Press
A new study showed that adding less salt to food can reduce your risk of developing heart disease, particularly heart failure and ischemic heart disease.
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NHLBI in the Press
Inhaled particles from air pollution accumulate in lung-associated lymph nodes and weaken immune defenses over time.
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NHLBI in the Press
Interim results from ISCHEMIA-EXTEND show that adults who followed standard medical guidelines for coronary heart disease lived for a similar period of time compared to adults who had procedures to improve circulation.