Scientists have discovered that “rogue” antibodies found circulating in the blood of COVID-19 patients have the potential to cause cells to lose their resistance to clotting. Scientists have discovered that “rogue” antibodies found circulating in the blood of COVID-19 patients have the potential to cause cells to lose their resistance to clotting. Researchers at Michigan […]
Feb 1
What’s Good for the Heart is Good for the Brain
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 DALLAS, Jan. 26, 2022 — The same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising global prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to the American Heart Association’s Heart Disease […]
Feb 1
What’s Good for the Heart is Good for the Brain
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 DALLAS, Jan. 26, 2022 — The same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising global prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to the American Heart Association’s Heart Disease […]
Dec 17
Aging stiffens the blood vessels but their flexibility also fluctuates based on a woman’s hormone state
Credit: Eero Haapala A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences measured arterial stiffness in women from wide age range. Increased stiffness is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Age was a strong determinant of arterial stiffness. Indicative of the role of hormones, menstrual cycle phase, […]
