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Why Catching Up On Sleep During Weekends Could Help Save Your Life

New research shows that people who catch up on their sleep during weekends may see their risk of heart disease fall.

Zenger

Sleeping in on weekends could cut your risk of heart disease by up to 20%, new study shows

The National Sleep Foundation, however, warns that too much sleeping in could be harmful to your health.

Fortune

Why IBD 50's Alnylam Just Reversed Its 50% Gain — And BridgeBio Surged

Alnylam stock tumbled Friday after the company's Pfizer-rivaling heart disease treatment lagged expectations in a lengthy study.

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Heart disease breakthrough as ‘gene silencer’ drug shows promise

Researchers found the risk of death and recurring ‘cardiovascular events’ – such as heart attacks or strokes – were reduced by 28% overall

The Independent UK

Are Sunday lie-ins good for you? Study finds catching up on sleep at weekends ‘lowers heart disease risk’

If consistent sleep isn’t possible, a weekend lie-in may be a good idea.

The Independent UK

Sleep Debt Raises Heart Disease Risk, Study Says Here's How To Mitigate It

Catching up on lost sleep over the weekends might help offset sleep deficits from the week, and mitigate heart disease risk, the study suggests.

Medical Daily

Lying in at the weekend may lower heart disease risk by 20%

Planning on waking up early this weekend?

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Catching Up On Sleep On the Weekend Might Actually Be Really Good for Your Heart

A study from Beijing found that people who used the weekends to catch up on sleep were 19 percent less likely to develop heart disease than those who didn't.

Inverse

London ranks second in world for preventing heart disease thanks to Ulez and junk food ads ban on Tube

The UK capital’s efforts to combat air pollution and boost ‘active travel’ have been applauded in a new global ‘City Heartbeat Index’

Evening Standard

Every Extra Hour Of TV In Your 20's Raises Heart Disease Risk, Study Says

The study suggests that every additional hour spent watching TV could increase the risk of heart disease by 26% in young adults.

Medical Daily

Ozempic could help overweight people with heart failure, study finds

Previous research showed those with heart disease could be helped by weight loss drug semaglutide

The Independent UK

Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds – and not just on the toilet

If you Google the terms “constipation” and “heart attack” it’s not long before the name Elvis Presley crops up. Elvis had a longstanding history of chronic constipation and it’s believed he was straining very hard to poo, which then led to a fatal heart attack.

The Conversation

Richard Simmons' Cause Of Death Revealed: Accidental Fall And Heart Disease

Learn about Richard Simmons' cause of death and the circumstances surrounding his passing. Toxicology report showed no substances in his system.

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Can Constipation Affect Heart Disease Risk? Know What A New Study Says

People who have constipation face more than twice the risk of a major cardiac event when compared to those without the condition, the study revealed.

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Heart disease is rampant in parts of the rural South. Researchers are hitting the road to learn why

Public health experts from some of the nation’s leading research universities have deployed a massive medical trailer to rural parts of the South as part of an ambitious and unusual new health study

Medical Daily

Chronic High Coffee Consumption Raises Heart Disease Risk, Says Study

The study found that drinking more than 400 mg of caffeine most days raises the risk of heart disease in otherwise healthy individuals.

Inverse

This Simple Diet Tweak Can Increase Heart Health And Stave Off Kidney Disease

A new study shows that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables can help patients with hypertension, and can also reduce risk of kidney and heart disease.

Medical Daily

Hospitalization From Heart Diseases Raises Mental Health Risk: Study

The study highlights the heightened risk for mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and self-harm, during the recovery years, especially within the first year after hospitalization for cardiovascular diseases.

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The Guardian - AU

An elderly woman comes to hospital every second day. It breaks my heart to send her home

If frontline professionals began to remedy loneliness, who would tackle accidents, heart disease and asthma?

The Guardian - UK

Cost of England’s four biggest killer diseases could hit £86bn by 2050

Study predicts overall economic cost of cancer, heart disease, dementia and stroke will rise by 61%

The Conversation

What’s the difference between ‘strep throat’ and a sore throat? We’re developing a vaccine for one of them

What’s the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical terms, and why they matter.

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Pokemon GO Player Discovers 'Zelda-Like' Maze on Overworld Map

One Pokemon GO player discovered a maze on the game's overworld map that was later found to be a symbol for heart disease awareness and prevention.

The Conversation

UK teenagers get two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods – new study

Humans have been processing food for thousands of years. While some processing can increase food’s safety and shelf-life, consuming lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

The Independent UK

Shock study finds ultra-processed foods account for two-thirds of children’s calories

UPFs have been linked to poor health, such as through an increased risk of obesity and heart disease

The Conversation

Is it still a good idea to take aspirin to prevent heart disease? Here’s what the evidence says

You might have heard that taking a daily low-dose aspirin can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. But, unless you have been told to take aspirin by your doctor, recent news should make you think again, because, for many, the risks outweigh the benefits.

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