Cardiovascular disease (CVD)

via Micronanoplastics found in artery-clogging plaque in the neckResearch Highlights A small study found that fatty buildup in the blood vessels of the neck (carotid arteries) may contain 50 times or more micronanoplastics — minuscule bits of plastic — compared to arteries free of plaque buildup. Plaque, the fatty ...

via Nontraditional risk factors shed light on unexplained strokes in adults younger than 50Research Highlights: Among adults ages 18-49 (median age of 41 years) who were born with a hole in the upper chambers of their heart known as patent foramen ovale (PFO), strokes of unknown cause were more strongly associated with nontraditional risk ...

via El sueño importa: la duración, el horario, la calidad y otros factores pueden influir en el riesgo de enfermedades cardiovascularesAspectos destacados de la declaración: Si bien la evidencia más sólida indica que dormir lo suficiente (es decir, la duración del sueño) es fundamental para la salud general , otros componentes del sueño, como mantener un horario constante para...

via Sleep matters: duration, timing, quality and more may affect cardiovascular disease riskStatement Highlights: While the strongest evidence exists that getting sufficient sleep (duration of sleep) is important for overall health , other components of sleep health, such as consistent bedtime, uninterrupted sleep, daytime functioning and ...

via Equitable access to digital technologies may help improve cardiovascular healthStatement Highlights: Mobile health technologies, such as wearable devices, mobile health apps and telehealth or remote coaching, have shown potential to help people start and maintain heart-healthy behaviors, such as eating a healthy diet, increasing ...