A recent study found a concerning link between excessive sodium consumption and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This emphasizes the need for better awareness and management of dietary sodium intake. For context, CVD is on the rise in the United States and worldwide. Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the US for over… Continue reading Too Much Salt Can Lead to Cardiovascular Disease
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Hidden Dangers of the Opioid Epidemic
A recent study published in the Journal of Pain suggests that prescribed opioids may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and higher doses may further elevate this risk. The research into the opioid epidemic, led by Dr. Minhee Sung, analyzed data from the Veterans Aging Cohort Study (VACS). They focused on approximately 50,000 patients,… Continue reading Hidden Dangers of the Opioid Epidemic
World Heart Day: Taking Prevention to Heart
Did your heart beat a little faster this weekend? This past Saturday was World Heart Day, sponsored by the World Heart Federation. Founded in 2000, this global event was created to educate the public about heart disease and stroke, the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.3 million lives each year. What’s a major concern… Continue reading World Heart Day: Taking Prevention to Heart