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Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) News

Shingles shot linked to lower heart disease risk

New Scientist - 06-May-2025

Zostavax vaccine linked to lower cardiovascular risk in 1.2 million-person study

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Healthy lifestyle at 50 can significantly boost life expectancy

Diabetes.co.uk - 13-Apr-2025

New study shows controlling key cardiovascular risk factors leads to a longer, healthier life

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Cyclarity Therapeutics advances series A tranche 2 funding to accelerate breakthrough cardiovascular treatment

Live Forever Club - 20-Feb-2025

Statins only slow down the progression of atherosclerosis – imagine if we could actually cure it!

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BPIFB4 gene may improve heart health, reduce ageing effects, and prevent disease

Live Forever Club - 19-Feb-2025

It boosts blood flow, fights inflammation, and may offer new therapies for heart patients

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Life expectancy growth stalls across Europe, with England hit hardest

The Guardian - 18-Feb-2025

Obesity, poor diets, and inactivity drive worsening health trends, study finds

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Eating sweet treats occasionally is safer for your heart compared to sugary drinks

Healthline - 09-Dec-2024

Limit added sugar intake to 10% of daily calories for better heart health

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Diabetes drugs show promise in protecting kidneys

Independent - 26-Nov-2024

Life-saving kidney and heart benefits found in non-diabetic patients

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Sitting too long: A silent risk to your heart

EurekAlert! - 15-Nov-2024

New link found between sitting and heart risks, even in the active

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Senescence fuels heart disease: new ways to tackle ageing cells

Live Forever Club - 09-Nov-2024

Targeting senescent cells may prevent disease progression and show promise

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Transferring an aged gut microbiome to young mice triggered ageing signs

Live Forever Club - 05-Nov-2024

Signs include sluggish metabolism, inflamed blood vessels, and a weakened gut

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Want to live longer? Focus on exercise intensity, not just time

Live Forever Club - 25-Oct-2024

Try adding short speed bursts during your regular activities like walking or biking

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Epigenetic age predicts mortality risk better than chronological age

Live Forever Club - 11-Oct-2024

Lifestyle factors influence epigenetic ageing, highlighting the importance of health

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Women at risk: the hidden toll of heart disease

The Guardian - 24-Sep-2024

Misconceptions and gender biases are costing women's lives

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Space travel rapidly ages the human heart, study finds

Nature - 24-Sep-2024

Just one month in microgravity weakens heart tissue and triggers molecular changes

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Affordable cholesterol treatment cuts heart disease and stroke risk in older adults

Oxford Population Health - 10-Sep-2024

Statins shown to benefit and save costs for people over 70

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Salt substitutes may lower the risk of heart disease and early death

Medical News Today - 15-Apr-2024

Swapping salt for low-sodium, high-potassium substitutes may boost heart health

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Naked mole-rats' genome unveils secrets of their heart health

Queen Mary University of London - 27-Mar-2024

Unique metabolism shields hearts in low-oxygen conditions, offering clues to human heart protection

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Scientists grew tiny heart-like tissues with CVD in a lab dish, using stem cells

University of East London (UEL) - 13-Feb-2024

Research has the potential to revolutionise heart disease treatment in older adults

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Blood pressure fluctuations predict risk of heart attack and stroke

Imperial College London (ICL) - 31-Jan-2024

Study calls for effective monitoring and amlodipine-based treatment plan

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Fisetin in berries and apples could shield your heart in later years

Live Forever Club - 19-Dec-2023

Supplementation reduced the buildup of senescent cells in the arteries of aged mice

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Vegan diets enhance heart health over omnivorous diets, even in identical twins

Live Forever Club - 06-Dec-2023

Benefits include lower LDL-C, reduced fasting insulin & weight management

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Traffic air pollution raises your blood pressure by more than 4.5 mmHg

University of Washington (UW) - 27-Nov-2023

UW study calls for new strategies to combat traffic pollution's health risks

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Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting

Independent - 10-Nov-2023

Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking

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Ultra-processed food: A recipe for major cardiovascular events

The Guardian - 27-Aug-2023

UK government discourages consumption due to high heart disease and stroke risk

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How NMN Supplementation Affects Artery Stiffness Through NAD+ Metabolism

Live Forever Club - 13-Mar-2023

A meagre 250 mg/day of NMN ameliorated arterial stiffness which could protect against CVD risk

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Added sugar and fruit juice increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Nuffield Department of Population Health - 15-Feb-2023

Free sugar intake linked to 7% higher heart disease risk per 5% energy increase

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Eating just five portions of vegetables may not protect your heart

BBC - 21-Feb-2022

Researchers say balanced diet with healthy lifestyle helps reduce risk of many diseases

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Live longer with good health by drinking ground coffee every day

Independent - 10-Feb-2022

Instant coffee had no such benefits but contains twice the amount of possibly harmful acrylamide

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Study reveals that healthy drinking is a big myth and it might decrease your heart health

Independent - 28-Jan-2022

Dr Schutte suggests to reduce the recommended amount of alcohol by NHS

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Dark chocolate, coffee and wine can keep your heart healthy

Guardian - 19-Nov-2021

A leading cardiologist, Thomas Lüscher, explains moderation is the key

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Studies prove relationship between sleep onset timing and risk of developing CVD

BBC - 09-Nov-2021

Sleep health: An important contributor to a person’s general health

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Low-carb diet is better than low-fat diet to lower the risk of heart disease

EurekAlert! - 28-Sep-2021

Restricting carbs improve heart health by reducing bad cholesterol and insulin resistance

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Diet rich in dairy fat can keep your heart healthy, finds new study

Guardian - 21-Sep-2021

It's more important to focus on the type and source of dietary fat than just the amount

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Swap refined grains with whole grains to lower your risk of heart disease

Medical News Today - 14-Jul-2021

Whole grains help you maintain/lose weight, and keep blood pressure & sugar levels in check

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Independent of glucose levels, hypertension increases risk of heart disease and stroke

Niigata University - 21-Jun-2021

Even slightly elevated blood pressure needs early management to prevent further complications

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Drinking coffee in right amounts might help you live longer

BGR - 23-May-2021

Regardless of type, coffee consumption holds many health benefits but 3-4 cups a day is optimal

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British diet can fuel heart disease risk in midlife adults

Independent - 23-Apr-2021

Limit traditional British diet like white bread, fruit juice, and sugar to avoid the risk of heart disease & death

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Disrupted sleep linked to greater risk of death in women

Evening Standard - 20-Apr-2021

Unconscious wakefulness during sleep increases risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality

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Benefits of exercise for heart health are limitless

Nuffield Department of Population Health - 13-Jan-2021

Highest level of physical activity proved to reduce the chance of dying from heart disease

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A rare gene mutant variant found to protect liver by chance

EurekAlert! - 19-Nov-2020

Scientists found exciting benefits by inducing a gene mutation in mice

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Good news for chilli eaters as they might live longer

Independent - 10-Nov-2020

Study finds significant reduction in disease mortality with chilly consumption

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Electronic blood vessels could replace damaged arteries

IEEE Spectrum - 06-Oct-2020

Not just replacing, but enhancing - could include sensors and drug reservoirs

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Study finds link between CVD and childhood popularity

Independent - 06-Oct-2020

One-third increased risk is low compared to impact of other lifestyle choices

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Heart aging and disease risks can be predicted through simple blood test

News Medical - 24-Feb-2020

Measuring amyloid-beta in blood key to identifying future heart complications

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Inclisiran: the newest weapon in the fight against cardiovascular diseases

BBC - 13-Jan-2020

Potential to save many lives including those who are not responding to statins

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Highlights on dietary cholesterol associated heart health

American College of Cardiology - 10-Jan-2020

AHA recommends to opt for healthier fats in place of complete withdrawal

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Sleep tight to reduce cardiovascular disease risk

NHS - 19-Dec-2019

Don't miss your sleep, it's part of a healthy lifestyle

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Connection between insomnia and risk of heart attack and stroke

NHS - 07-Nov-2019

People who have insomnia had a small increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke over 10 years

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Age does not limit the physical performance

Elsevier - 08-Oct-2019

As an added bonus exercise also reduced patients' depression and anxiety

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Long term physical exercise: protective against cardiovascular disease

Fight Aging! - 07-Oct-2019

Better to start exercising regularly at a pre-elderly age

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People who have an optimistic personality have lower blood pressure

Guardian - 27-Sep-2019

Positive disposition to life changes life quality and drives a better heart health

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Machine learning identifies patients risk of cardiovascular death

GEEK - 13-Sep-2019

RiskCardio relies on 15 minutes of a patient’s raw electrocardiogram (ECG) signal

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Aspirin should not be prescribed for people over 70

European Society of Cardiology - 31-Aug-2019

Low-dose aspirin can't be prescribed for healthy people over 70, even if they have high CVD risk

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Diets that cause most deaths around the world

BBC - 04-Apr-2019

Surprisingly, whole grains more important than fruit & veg

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Wrinkled forehead linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Independent - 26-Aug-2018

People with deep wrinkles may be at up to 10 times more risk of death due to heart disease

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One in 10 men aged 50 'have the heart of a 60-year-old'

NHS - 04-Sep-2017

Public Health England are encouraging people to take a simple three-minute online Heart Age Test

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Handful of nuts daily may increase your lifespan

NHS - 05-Dec-2016

Twenty grams of unsalted nuts a day can keep cancer and heart disease away

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