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Anxiety, Depression Interfere with Preventive Actions to Reduce CVD Risk Factors

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A study showed participants with symptoms of anxiety and depression had significantly fewer controlled cardiovascular disease risk factors.

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Population shifts, risk factors may triple U.S. cardiovascular disease costs by 2050

American Heart News - Heart News

ET Tuesday, June 4, 2024 DALLAS, June 4, 2024 — Driven by an older, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity, total costs related to. Embargoed until 4 a.m.

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Young-Onset Dementia Tied to New Risk Factors

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(MedPage Today) -- Four new risk factors for young-onset dementia were identified in the prospective U.K. Orthostatic hypotension, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, and social isolation emerged as new risk. Biobank study.

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Population shifts, risk factors may triple U.S. cardiovascular disease costs by 2050

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Driven by an older, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity, total costs related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) conditions are likely to triple by 2050, according to recent projections. At least 6 in 10 U.S. trillion price tag in direct and indirect costs.

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Cardiovascular health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Dementia risk factors associated with cardiovascular health may have increased over time compared to factors such as smoking and having less education, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

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Young adults with migraine, other nontraditional risk factors may have higher stroke risk

American Heart News - Heart News

Research Highlights: Nontraditional risk factors for stroke were significantly associated with the development of strokes in adults younger than ages 35 to 45. Migraine was the most important nontraditional risk factor for stroke among both men and.

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Ultraprocessed Food Consumption in Young Kids Tied to Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

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(MedPage Today) -- High consumption of ultraprocessed foods in children as young as 3 years of age was associated with adiposity and other cardiometabolic risk factors, a study in JAMA Network Open found. In this exclusive video interview, study.