Statins lower mortality risk in adults age 75 and over, study finds
The risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke was lower by 20% in elders who took statins. In fact, age and dementia diagnosis had no bearing on statin benefits, say researchers.
Cardiovascular Risk
Clinical Briefs for Monday, June 15
Social isolation ‘cannot become the new normal,’ say senators … Some states see new spike in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations … Half of hospitalized COVID-19 patients develop neurological problems … Low-dose aspirin lowers cardiovascular risk, but bleeding a problem: new evidence
Cardiovascular risk linked to cognitive decline
Higher cardiovascular risk is tied to cognitive decline and neurodegeneration, a study spanning more than two decades has found.
High blood pressure during and after exercise may reveal future health challenges
Monitoring blood pressure changes during and after exercise may help identify the odds of developing hypertension and cardiovascular disease, say researchers.
Behavioral counseling recommended for those with CVD risk
Behavioral counseling including diet and physical activity interventions is tied to significantly reduced risk for cardiovascular events, finds a new review
Four lifestyle factors that can add disease-free years to your life
Having a body mass index lower than 25 and two of three other lifestyle factors is linked to more years lived without chronic illness, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, March 5
Residents with lung disease may be at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis … Numerous options in the works for a coronavirus treatment … Irregular sleep patterns double cardiovascular disease risk in older adults
How do you mend a broken heart? Beta blockers and aspirin might help
Heart attack risk is high following the death of a close loved one. But preventive drug therapy may reduce the odds of suffering a “broken heart.”
Caring for the heart in later life protects the brain
What’s good for the heart is good for the brain, claims a new report from The Global Council on Brain Health. The authors offer detailed recommendations.
More muscle mass associated with lower heart disease risk in older adults
Older adults with more skeletal muscle mass have lower long-term odds of cardiovascular disease, a recent study has found.
