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health21 hours ago•13 min saved

New CKM risk alert: 9 in 10 Americans have at least one factor, prompting earlier screening

Nearly 90% of Americans have at least one risk factor for CKM syndrome (cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic), a cluster linking obesity, heart/kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes. The American Heart Association urges earlier, coordinated screening and prevention—obesity screening starts at age 6; other screenings begin at various ages (heart disease around 20, diabetes around 35, kidney disease around 60)—with emphasis on waist circumference and BMI to gauge risk, aiming to curb progression to serious illness.

via The Independent|

#body-fat #cardiovascular-disease #health

health1 day ago•55 min saved

CKM Syndrome: The Broad Health Risk Tying Heart, Kidney, and Metabolism

The American Heart Association coined CKM syndrome in 2023 to describe the overlap of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic diseases driven by excess weight, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. It’s defined as a four‑stage continuum (Stage 0–Stage 4) with about 90% of Americans on the spectrum; prevention focuses on lifestyle changes (Mediterranean-style diet, physical activity, sleep, avoiding nicotine) and broad‑acting medications (GLP‑1s, SGLT2 inhibitors, nsMRAs) alongside traditional treatments like metformin, statins, and ACE inhibitors to slow progression and reduce hospitalizations. The overarching message is awareness and prevention, rather than overmedicalizing those at risk—including Stage 0 individuals who are at risk but not yet diseased.

via Yahoo|

#cardiovascular-disease #ckm-syndrome #health

health4 days ago•7 min saved

Stronger Muscles, Stronger Heart: A Simple Plan for Women’s Cardiovascular Health

A study of over 117,000 women over about 14.5 years found that performing two or more hours of resistance (strength) training weekly lowers major cardiovascular disease risk by 20% and heart attack risk by 44%, with the greatest benefit when combined with regular aerobic activity and low sedentary time. The piece offers a practical 30-minute, four-day-per-week routine using bodyweight and a dumbbell to reach the two-hour weekly target.

via CNN|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #heart-health

health4 days ago•6 min saved

ApoB Testing Could Sharpen Cholesterol Therapy Decisions

A Northwestern Medicine study in JAMA finds that apoB testing, which counts harmful cholesterol particles, better guides the decision to intensify cholesterol-lowering therapy than LDL or non-HDL testing, potentially preventing more heart attacks and strokes while remaining cost-effective for U.S. healthcare, based on a computer model comparing three strategies in 250,000 adults.

via ScienceDaily|

#apob #cardiovascular-disease #cost-effectiveness

health6 days ago•8 min saved

Erectile Dysfunction Flagging Broader Health Risks, Say Experts

Erectile dysfunction may precede and signal underlying cardiovascular, metabolic, and hormonal issues, potentially serving as an early biomarker for cardiometabolic disease and prompting broader health screening rather than being viewed in isolation.

via ScienceAlert|

#biomarkers #cardiovascular-disease #diabetes

health6 days ago•7 min saved

Everyday Food Preservatives Tied to Higher Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Risk

A large observational study of 112,395 participants followed for up to ~8 years finds that high intake of non-antioxidant preservatives is linked to increased hypertension risk (and higher cardiovascular disease risk), with some antioxidant preservatives also associated with hypertension. While causality cannot be established, the researchers call for reevaluating additive regulations and promoting minimally processed foods.

via WIRED|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #hypertension

health9 days ago•7 min saved

Medications Narrow the Obesity-Heart Risk Gap in Older Adults, Lancet Finds

A Lancet analysis of 1 million adults across 110 datasets (1990–2024) finds that people aged 40–79 with overweight or obesity have seen sharper improvements in blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol than normal-weight peers, leading to risk-factor levels by ages 60–70 that rival or exceed those of normal BMI. Younger adults under 40 do not show the same convergence. The changes are likely driven by wider use of affordable antihypertensives and statins, but the study is observational and obesity remains linked to other health risks; obesity drugs were not included, underscoring the need for prevention in youth.

via STAT|

#blood-pressure #cardiovascular-disease #health

health12 days ago•3 min saved

England could face about 170,000 obesity-related heart deaths by 2035, charity warns

A British Heart Foundation analysis projects roughly 170,000 England deaths from obesity-linked cardiovascular disease by 2035 (about 45 deaths per day) if current obesity trends continue, highlighting obesity as a major driver of heart disease and urging urgent government action on healthier food standards and prevention. The report notes regional obesity disparities and cites government measures like weight-loss drugs and nutrition policies as steps being taken, while policymakers are urged to move from promises to policy.

via The Guardian|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #obesity

health14 days ago•27 min saved

COVID-19 may raise lifetime risk of dangerous pulmonary hypertension

A new Scientific Reports study links COVID-19 infection to an increased risk of developing pulmonary hypertension (PH), and finds that people who later develop post‑COVID obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to experience heart failure and PH. The article explains PH as a progressive, potentially fatal high blood pressure in the lung arteries, outlines its symptoms and stages, how it’s diagnosed, and available treatments (including various medications and lifestyle changes), and notes risk factors such as age, smoking, congenital heart defects, and high altitude.

via New York Post|

#cardiovascular-disease #covid-19 #health

science15 days ago•9 min saved

Exercise amplifies cardiovascular gains from GLP-1 therapy beyond weight loss

Nature Metabolism’s News & Views previews Sandsdal, Holt et al.’s findings that exercise alone, or in combination with the GLP-1 receptor agonist liraglutide, improves cardiovascular health markers and reduces carotid intima-media thickness. Liraglutide without exercise preserves weight loss but yields fewer cardiovascular benefits than exercise, highlighting benefits beyond weight loss for GLP-1 therapies in cardiovascular disease.

via Nature|

#cardiovascular-disease #carotid-imt #exercise

health15 days ago•5 min saved

New study finds serious statin muscle side effects are exceptionally rare

A Lancet Digital Health study using health records from nearly 6 million UK adults shows the 10-year risk of serious statin-related muscle disorders (myopathy, myalgia, rhabdomyolysis) is about 0.04%, far lower than prior estimates. Most reported muscle symptoms are mild or due to other causes, and risk is influenced by factors like kidney disease, other medications, and vitamin D deficiency. Clinicians can personalize risk with new tools; statins remain highly beneficial for lowering LDL and reducing heart attack or stroke risk, and patients should discuss risks with their doctor rather than fear rare side effects.

via NBC News|

#cardiovascular-disease #clinical-research #health

health16 days ago•6 min saved

VA study links 2024-25 COVID vaccine to fewer major heart events in veterans

Using VA health records of over 1 million veterans (average age ~70, 92% male), researchers found that the 2024–2025 COVID vaccine given with the flu shot was associated with a 37.7% lower risk of COVID-related major adverse cardiovascular events vs flu vaccine alone over about eight months. The vaccine was linked to 57.9% lower cardiovascular death, 38.5% lower heart attack risk, and 41.9% lower heart-failure hospitalization, while stroke reduction was not significant; benefits were greatest for those 75+ and with underlying conditions. Since the study is observational, it cannot prove causation, and milder illness or prior immunity may contribute to the findings.

via Fox News|

#cardiovascular-disease #covid-19 #health

science18 days ago•7 min saved

Two Short Weekly Strength Sessions Linked to Longer Life, Study Finds

A 30-year analysis of nearly 150,000 health professionals shows that about 90–120 minutes per week of strength training is associated with roughly 13% lower all-cause mortality, with stronger protections against cardiovascular disease (19%) and neurological deaths (27%). Benefits plateau around two hours per week, and the greatest reductions occur when strength training is paired with regular aerobic activity (about 45% lower risk). Muscle acts as a metabolically active tissue, aiding glucose regulation and releasing myokines that support the heart, brain, and overall health. The study is observational and based on self-reported activity, so it cannot prove causation. Practical takeaway: you don’t need a gym—two short strength sessions plus daily aerobic exercise can meaningfully boost longevity.

via ScienceAlert|

#cardiovascular-disease #dementia #longevity

health18 days ago•6 min saved

Preservatives in processed foods linked to higher heart and blood pressure risks, French study finds

A large French observational study of 112,395 adults over ~8 years found that higher intake of total non-antioxidant preservatives was tied to a 29% higher risk of hypertension and a 16% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, while total antioxidant preservatives were linked to a 22% higher hypertension risk. Of 17 preservatives consumed by at least 10% of participants, eight were associated with higher hypertension, including potassium sorbate, sorbic acid, sodium nitrite, potassium nitrite, sodium metabisulphite, potassium metabisulphite, citric acid, and tripotassium citrate; ascorbic acid showed a notable association with higher cardiovascular disease risk. The study is observational and cannot prove causation, and limitations include potential reporting biases and population differences, but researchers suggest favoring natural ingredients and replication in other populations."

via Fox News|

#ascorbic-acid #cardiovascular-disease #health

health22 days ago•16 min saved

Eight Common Food Additives Linked to Higher Heart Risk, French Study Finds

A NutriNet-Santé study of 112,395 French volunteers followed for a median of eight years found that higher intake of eight common preservatives—antioxidant and non-antioxidant types—was associated with greater risks of high blood pressure (up to 29% higher) and, for at least one additive (ascorbic acid), cardiovascular disease; researchers urge regulator review and more studies to confirm mechanisms, while advising moderation of highly processed foods.

via Gizmodo|

#cardiovascular-disease #food-additives #health