Smoking cannabis at a younger age may increase the risk of developing heart disease later in life, according to a recent University of Guelph study. In the first study to look at specific risk indicators for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in young, healthy cannabis users, researchers found subtle but potentially important changes […]
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Research finds mobile health apps can be beneficial for adults with heart disease
Mobile health technology can be beneficial in encouraging lifestyle behaviour changes and medication adherence among adults aged 60 and older with existing heart disease, according to a study published in the American Heart Association journal ‘Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes’. Mobile health technology including fitness apps have become a popular tool to track calories, weight loss, sleep, and even […]
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Study reveals high fat diets may over-activate destructive heart disease protein
Consumption of a high-fat diet may be activating a response in the heart that is causing destructive growth and could lead to a greater risk of heart attacks, according to new research. In a paper published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, researchers looked at the effect of feeding mice […]