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Catching up on sleep over the weekend may not help the heart
Using the weekend to catch up on sleep may not be good for heart health, a new study suggests.
The study, presented Tuesday at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, included more than 21,000 older female health care professionals without a history of cardiovascular disease or cancer. Those who spent two or more hours catching up on sleep over the weekend — what researchers call “sleep debt” — were more likely to have poor cardiovascular health.
Source: American Heart Association
Calcium in the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis
A new clinical guide summarizes the evidence regarding the effects of calcium in reducing the risk of osteoporosis after the menopause.
Source: Science Daily
Virtual reality training may be as effective as regular therapy after stroke
Using virtual reality therapy to improve arm and hand movement after a stroke is equally as effective as regular therapy, according to a study published in the November 15, 2017, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Source: Science Daily
Moderate coffee intake reduces risk for liver cancer, cirrhosis, fibrosis
In a roundtable format, experts gathered to discuss the latest research on coffee and liver disease, which indicate that drinking approximately three to five cups per day is associated with a reduced risk for hepatocellular carcinoma, cirrhosis and fibrosis.
Source: Healio
Higher thyroid hormone levels associated with artery disease and early death
High and high-normal levels of a thyroid hormone called FT4, were associated with artery disease and death in elderly and middle-aged people, according to new research in Circulation Research, an American Heart Association journal.
Source: Science Daily
Researchers advise caution about recent US advice on aggressively lowering blood pressure
New research suggests the benefit of aggressively lowering blood pressure in older people, as per major US SPRINT trial, should be balanced against the increased the risk of associated falls and blackouts as otherwise it may harm rather than help
Source: Science Daily
Research review recommends eliminating widely ordered blood test for diagnosing heart attacks
Review is first publication from national consortium of academic medical centers working to eliminate unnecessary medical tests, treatments and procedures
Source: Science Daily
Benefits of continued statin use after adverse reactions
Patients who continued receiving statin prescriptions had lower rates of death and cardiovascular events
Source: Science Daily
Screening reduces mortality for those with detectable type 2 diabetes but not for general population, large studies find
Screening for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors may not reduce mortality and cardiovascular disease in the general population, suggests new research.
Source: Science Daily
GW researcher finds centenarians have lower incidence of chronic illness, contributing to longer health span
Centenarians have a lower incidence of chronic illness than those in their 80s and 90s, according to research from the George Washington University (GW).
Source: MDLinx