If all individuals were as active as top 25 percent of population, Americans older than age 40 years could live an extra 5.3 years
Reducing Sedentary Time, Increasing Standing Does Not Reduce BP
Intervention with use of sit-stand desk reduces sedentary behavior but does not reduce BP or pulse wave velocity
Adequate Sleep Linked to Reduced Risk for Hypertension in Teens
No significant effects seen for neighborhood noise alone or in combination with sleep health
AHA: Rural-Urban Disparities Persist in Cardiovascular Mortality
Worst trend seen among younger rural adults, while improvements seen in older adults in all areas
Incidence of Dyslipidemia Elevated During COVID-19 Pandemic
Increased risk for developing any dyslipidemia seen during 2020 to 2022
Delaying Noncardiac Surgery for Several Months After Heart Attack Found to Be Safer
Findings seen for individuals undergoing revascularization after non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
President-Elect Trump Nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead HHS
RFK Jr. has courted controversy in recent years with his views on vaccines, fluoride in drinking water, unpasteurized milk
AHA: More Moderate-to-Vigorous Exercise Tied to Lower Risk for A-Fib
Findings based on wearable-collected, real-world data, independent of clinical and genetic risk factors
Study Identifies Risk Factors Associated With Severe Stroke
Hypertension, atrial fibrillation, smoking more strongly associated with severe stroke than nonsevere stroke
Palliative Care Use Low in Patients With Heart Failure
Authors recommend patient and physician education and changes to practice guidelines and payment to overcome barriers to palliative care use