Heart attack in older adults linked to higher risk of late-onset epilepsy
Older adults who have a heart attack may be more likely to develop epilepsy later...
Heart healthy: UTC project expands rural heart health outreach through state partnership
Dr. Meagan Oslund is co-PI on the new “Connecting Community Partners: Breaking Down Barriers to Heart Health” partnership with the Tennessee Department of Health. Photo by Angela...
New heart disease calculator predicts 30-year risk for young adults
“I’ll worry about my heart health when I’m older.” That may be too late, doctors warn. While the average age for being diagnosed with heart disease in...
What Causes Loss of Appetite in Older Adults?
Good nutrition is one of the building blocks of aging well. It helps support our muscles, bones, and brain and various other body systems, allowing us to...
One long walk beats short strolls for a healthy heart, study says
One longer walk a day is better for your heart than lots of short strolls, especially if you don't exercise much, according to new research published in...
Stronger PM2.5 standards in the UK would benefit heart health
Tightening air quality regulations could significantly reduce hospitalisations for heart attacks, strokes and heart failure, according to new research analysing data from over 300,000 UK adults.
The study,...
Sleep Habits in Adolescence Predict Young Adult Heart Health
A study of 307 youth from a diverse population across the United States whose health data were documented from birth into adulthood revealed that earlier sleep timing,...
Floyd Roger Myers Jr.’s Death Puts A Spotlight On Heart Health
The music and television community is reeling after the unexpected death of actor Floyd Roger Myers Jr., who passed away at age 42 from a heart attack...
