Tag Archives: Heart

Limiting TV Time Helps Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.1 In the U.S., it’s the leading cause of mortality, accounting for one in five deaths. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies from this condition every 33 seconds.2 Your everyday habits… Read More: Limiting TV Time Helps Reduce Heart Disease Risk »

Can Mammograms Help Detect Heart Disease Risk? A New Look at Breast Arterial Calcifications

As more people get mammograms every year to screen for breast cancer, an additional benefit may be emerging: heart disease risk detection. With advanced technology and artificial intelligence, some imaging centers now offer screenings for cardiovascular risks based on breast arterial calcification visible in mammogram images. This additional test, offered by some radiology practices, could… Read More: Can Mammograms Help Detect Heart Disease Risk? A New Look… »

Re-focusing on Getting Fit? Heart Experts Offer These Tips

News Consumer News Re-focusing on Getting Fit? Heart Experts Offer These Tips SATURDAY, April 10, 2021 — Want to get rid of all that weight you put on during the pandemic? To help out, the American Heart Association (AHA) is launching an initiative called Move More. One in four U.S. adults is sitting for longer… Read More: Re-focusing on Getting Fit? Heart Experts Offer These Tips »