CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK

Jun 15 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy Blood Pressure Issues and Heart Health in Type 1 Diabetics

Pregnancy can be a rollercoaster, especially for women with type 1 diabetes. The journey is even more complicated when high blood pressure issues come into play. These issues can show up in various forms. Some women might face pre-eclampsia, others gestational hypertension, and some might already have chronic hypertension before becoming pregnant. Each of these c...

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May 13 2025HEALTH

Psoriasis: The Hidden Heart Risk

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that often gets more attention for its visible symptoms than its hidden dangers. This immune system disorder causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It's more than just a skin deep issue. It's linked to a higher chance of heart problems. This includes heart disease and even heart-related deaths. This is a big deal because heart di...

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

How Accurate Are Fitness Trackers For Heart Health?

Heart problems are the top killer in the US, especially for folks aged 40-60 with certain health issues. Staying active is a big help in keeping hearts healthy. But how do we know if people are really moving more, or just trying to impress their fitness trackers? The problem is that people might change their habits when they know they're being watched. This is calle...

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

Genetic Links: COVID-19 and Heart Disease

COVID-19 has become a part of our lives, and its effects on health are still being uncovered. One big question is whether people who are more likely to get COVID-19 due to their genes also have a higher chance of heart problems. This is not about getting sick from the virus but about the genes that might make someone more likely to have heart issues. Researchers loo...

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

How Your Mind and Meals Affect Your Heart Health

The health of a person's heart can be influenced by a lot of factors. Many of these factors can be changed by making adjustments to a person day to day life. One of the most influential factors is a person's diet. This is because what a person eats affects their heart health in the long run. Example of this is that a diet full of healthy foods like vegetables and fr...

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