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Music and health

Music and health

Researchers are exploring the many ways in which music may influence health, from stress relief to athletic performance.

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Statins have no apparent link to cognitive problems or dementia

Statins have no apparent link to cognitive problems or dementia
For older people, taking cholesterol-lower statins does not appear to affect their risk of developing cognitive problems or dementia.
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Alcohol and atrial fibrillation

Alcohol and atrial fibrillation

Even small amounts of alcohol—a single drink per day—has been linked to a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation.

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In your eyes: Clues to heart disease risk?

In your eyes: Clues to heart disease risk?
The eyes may provide clues to the presence of cardiovascular disease. Ocular (eye) strokes can foreshadow a more serious stroke, and early damage to tiny eye blood vessels can be a harbinger of heart problems. Diabetes and high blood pressure (both common risk factors for heart disease) can damage vessels that supply the retina. Some middle-aged and older adults develop soft, yellowish, cholesterol-filled bumps on or around their eyelids. Called xanthelasmas, they can be a sign of high levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, or other fats in the blood, which also raises heart disease risk.
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Do people who have COVID-19 go on to develop other diseases?

Do people who have COVID-19 go on to develop other diseases?

Evidence suggests that people who recover from COVID-19 have an increased risk for developing new health problems, including heart attacks, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, muscle inflammation, blood clots that travel to the lungs, strokes from clots or hemorrhages, or psychosis. This is in addition to permanent damage that can result from having COVID, including damage to the lungs, heart, kidneys, brain, or other organs; and debilitating fatigue, difficulty thinking, and other symptoms that make it hard to function normally at work or at home.

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Beyond blood pressure: Added benefits from the DASH diet

Beyond blood pressure: Added benefits from the DASH diet
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating pattern doesn’t just lower blood pressure. It may also reduce inflammation, heart injury, and heart strain.
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Wearable devices may encourage enough exercise to prevent afib

Wearable devices may encourage enough exercise to prevent afib
Getting the recommended amount of physical activity appears to lower the risk of atrial fibrillation (afib), a heart rhythm disorder that raises the risk of stroke.
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Plant-based meat alternatives: How do they stack up?

Plant-based meat alternatives: How do they stack up?
Meatless burgers, which contain protein from plant sources such as peas, mung beans, and soy, may be better for cardiovascular health than regular hamburgers, especially if eaten with sides and drinks that are healthier than typical fast-food fare. Plant-based burgers are highly processed and contain more sodium than regular hamburgers. But blood levels of factors linked to heart disease, such as TMAO and LDL, may decrease when people eat plant-based meat instead of red meat.
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Does early heart disease run in your family?

Does early heart disease run in your family?
People with a family history of premature or early coronary artery disease (defined as a heart attack that occurs before age 55 in a man or before age 65 in a woman) face a higher risk of heart disease than people without that family history. Some of this elevated risk comes from genetic factors linked to higher cholesterol and blood pressure values. But unhealthy habits—such as smoking and poor eating and exercise habits—also tend to run in families and may contribute as well.
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When imaging tests reveal unexpected findings

When imaging tests reveal unexpected findings
Heart imaging tests sometimes reveal potentially worrisome abnormalities in or near the heart that are unrelated to the original reason for the test. These "incidentalomas" are usually harmless, but not always. Before undergoing heart imaging tests, people should understand how the results may change their treatment and if they are willing to receive that therapy. If a test reveals an incidentaloma, a second opinion from a highly experienced cardiologist or radiologist may help patients feel more confident that a concerning finding is treated appropriately.
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