by Fitness Connectors | Sep 25, 2020 | News
FULL STORY Rather than a slow build-up of plaque over time, a heart attack caused by spontaneous coronary artery dissection strikes suddenly, often in younger women who didn’t seem to be at risk for a cardiac event. SCAD is poorly understood, and it’s so... read more
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 25, 2020 | News
FULL STORY Early menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association with overall heart health. One new study suggests that age at menarche plays an important role in maintaining and improving... read more
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 24, 2020 | News
FULL STORY Heart attack patients who are sarcastic or irritable could be putting their health at risk, according to research published today in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Hostility is a... read more
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 24, 2020 | News
FULL STORY Adults with fatter legs — meaning they have a higher percentage of total body fat tissue in their legs — were less likely than those with a lower percentage to have high blood pressure, according to new research to be presented Sept. 10-13,... read more
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 16, 2020 | News
Medically reviewed by Andrew Gonzalez, M.D., J.D., MPH — Written by Adam Felman — Updated on April 29, 2020 Definition Symptoms Complications Causes and risk factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Deep vein thrombosis occurs when blood clots form, typically, in a deep... read more
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 16, 2020 | News
Medically reviewed by Stacy Sampson, D.O. — Written by Jenna Fletcher on August 13, 2020 What is a blood clot? DVT risk factors Symptoms Prevention Flying with DVT Flying with a PE Summary People have an increased risk of developing a blood clot when traveling long... read more
