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AHA Guest Blog: Rate of high blood pressure disorders in pregnancy doubled in 12 years

On June 8, 2022

The rate of pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders doubled in the U.S. between 2007 and 2019, according to new research that finds 1 in 5 births now results in such a disorder, a preterm delivery or a baby with low birth weight. The study, published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, fills in important details about women's heart health during a crucial period of their lives, because those pregnancy complications are linked to a long-term risk of heart disease,...

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American Heart Association, Disease Management

AHA Guest Blog: Childhood abuse may raise cholesterol, diabetes risk in some adults

On May 17, 2022

Adults who reported experiencing abuse during childhood could have a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol, according to new research that found risk varied by gender and race. The new study, published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, showed the risk lessened for white women and Black men if they also grew up in "well-organized households" in which family members were engaged in their lives.

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Patient Education, Health Observances, American Heart Association, Disease Management

AHA Guest Blog: Decades-long heart study shows longer lives, lower cardiovascular risks

On May 3, 2022

People taking part in the historic Framingham Heart Study are living longer and with less risk of having a heart attack, stroke or dying from coronary heart disease, according to a new analysis that underscores the power of prevention, screening and treatment efforts. Scientists have known for decades about the risks posed by plaque buildup in the arteries. Coronary heart disease, for example, caused 360,900 deaths in the U.S. in 2019, according to statistics from the American Heart Association.

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Healthy Lifestyle, Behavior Change, Health Engagement, American Heart Association, Disease Management

AHA Guest Blog: The pandemic's ripple effects on health have begun. What can we do now?

On April 5, 2022

For more than two years, COVID-19's direct harm has been visible in overflowing intensive care wards and grim statistics. Now, some of its indirect effects are coming into focus. Studies are linking the pandemic to higher rates of fatal heart disease and stroke, deaths from addiction-related problems and more. The exact causes of these connections are still being determined, experts say, but the effects may be long-lasting.

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Population Health Management, Healthy Lifestyle, Behavior Change, Health Engagement, American Heart Association

AHA Guest Blog: New heart failure guidelines expand focus on people at risk or showing early signs

On April 1, 2022

A new set of recommendations aimed at helping doctors prevent and manage heart failure expand the focus on people at risk or showing early signs of the condition. The latest guidelines from the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Heart Failure Society of America emphasize the importance of optimizing blood pressure and adhering to a healthy lifestyle to prevent the disease, along with new treatment strategies for people already showing symptoms. The recommendations...

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Population Health Management, Healthy Lifestyle, Behavior Change, Health Engagement, American Heart Association

AHA Guest Blog: Plant-based diet may slow cognitive decline in Black adults as they age

On March 22, 2022

Eating a predominantly plant-based diet may substantially slow the rate of cognitive decline in older Black adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research. However, this dietary pattern had less effect on cognitive decline in older white adults, according to the findings presented Friday at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention, Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health conference in Chicago.

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Population Health Management, Healthy Lifestyle, Behavior Change, Health Engagement, American Heart Association

AHA Guest Blog: Serious mental illnesses tied to higher risk for heart attack and stroke

On March 15, 2022

People with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders may have a higher risk for cardiovascular disease at younger ages than those without a serious mental health condition, according to new research. "Previous research has indicated that people diagnosed with a serious mental illness die 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population, and their leading cause of death is heart disease," Dr. Rebecca C. Rossom said in a news release. She led the study published Wednesday in...

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Population Health Management, Healthy Lifestyle, Behavior Change, Health Engagement, American Heart Association

AHA Guest Blog: Healthy living could offset genetics and add years free of heart disease

On February 22, 2022

People who follow seven rules for healthy living – such as staying physically active and eating a healthy diet – could offset a high genetic risk for heart disease, according to new research that suggests it could mean as many as 20 extra years of life free of heart disease. The study, published Monday in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, found people with high cumulative genetic risk scores for heart disease could dramatically lower that risk if they adhered to seven...

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Patient Education, Population Health Management, Healthy Lifestyle, Behavior Change, Health Engagement, American Heart Association

AHA Guest Blog: Statistics report offers snapshot of the nation's brain health – and a guide to protecting it

On February 22, 2022

Brain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, are closely connected to heart health. They are affected by everyday actions and rank among the nation's leading causes of death. That's the portrait of brain health that emerges from the American Heart Association's "Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics – 2022 Update" published Wednesday in the journal Circulation. It's the first time the annual report has dedicated a chapter to brain health.

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Patient Education, Healthy Lifestyle, Behavior Change, Health Engagement, American Heart Association

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