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American Heart Association Statement Highlights: Physical activity is the optimal first treatment choice for adults with mild to moderately elevated blood pressure and blood cholesterol who otherwise have low heart disease risk. About 21% of adults in the U.S. with mild to moderately raised blood pressure and 28-37% of those with mild to moderate elevated cholesterol levels may be best served by a prescription for lifestyle-only treatment, which includes increasing physical activity. Doctors ...

Physical activity is the optimal first treatment choice for adults with mild to moderately elevated blood pressure and blood cholesterol who otherwise have low heart disease risk. About 21% of adults in the US with mild to moderately raised blood pressure and 28-37% of those with mild to moderate elevated cholesterol levels may be best served by a prescription for lifestyle-only treatment, which includes increasing physical activity.

More belly weight increases danger of heart disease even if BMI does not indicate obesity American Heart Association Scientific Statement Newswise — DALLAS, April 22, 2021 -- People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the bodys mid-section and organs have an increased risk of heart disease even if their body mass index (BMI) measurement is within a healthy weight range, according to a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Associations fla...

Maintenance of good oral health is more important than use of antibiotics in dental procedures for some heart patients to prevent a heart infection caused by bacteria around the teeth, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the association's flagship journal, Circulation.

American Heart Association Statement Highlights: Good oral hygiene and regular dental care are the most important ways to reduce risk of a heart infection called infective endocarditis caused by bacteria in the mouth. There are four categories of heart patients considered to be at highest risk for adverse outcomes from infective endocarditis, and only these patients are recommended to receive preventive antibiotic treatment prior to invasive dental procedures. American Heart Association guideli...

Two-thirds of people with heart disease are ages 60 and older. People who have had a heart attack or stroke are 20 times more likely to have additional cardiac events compared to people without heart disease. Lifestyle modifications and medication adherence are key strategies to address heart disease. Mobile health technology, which incorporates apps, devices, texting and phone calls, can inform and monitor older adults to support lifestyle modifications. DALLAS, April 1, 2021 -- Mobile health ...

 E-Mail DALLAS, March 11, 2021 -- As integral members of stroke treatment teams, nurses coordinate patient assessment and collaborate care among multiple health care professionals to facilitate the best possible outcomes for patients with acute ischemic stroke. Nurses also advocate for patients and their caregivers to ensure they receive appropriate information and education to successfully navigate phases of treatment in the hospital and after discharge. A series of three new Scientific State...

 E-Mail DALLAS, March 8, 2021 -- Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests triggered by opioid overdose are a significant cause of death among adults 25 to 64, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association, the nations largest voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all. The statement published today in the Associations flagship journal Circulation. In the U.S., opioid use disorder affects an estimated 2 million people each year and costs more than ...

Mental well-being linked to better cardiovascular and overall health Written by Kimberly Drake on January 29, 2021 — Fact checked by Rita Ponce, Ph.D. The American Heart Association (AHA) have just released their latest scientific statement. In it, they note that mental health is an important component to heart health, cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, and overall well-being. In 2019, National Institute of Mental Health data suggested that nearly 51.5 million adults in the Un...