An updated Cochrane meta-analysis shows exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation significantly reduces hospital admissions by one-third and heart attack risk by more than 25% in coronary heart disease patients, with benefits persisting long-term. The review also endorses home-based cardiac rehabilitation programs.
New research indicates that structured physical activity and moderate exercise are associated with significantly reduced mortality risk in cancer patients, with one study showing a 23% lower death risk. Simply standing or taking breaks from sitting without active exercise does not provide the same protective benefits.
A clinical trial found that immediate coronary angiography did not improve 30-day survival rates compared to a deferred strategy in patients without ST-segment elevation on ECG following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
A two-decade study of over 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.
Medical experts and cardiologists are publicly sharing their personal daily habits and practices for maintaining heart health, including advice on exercise, diet, coffee consumption, avoiding prolonged sitting, and recognizing warning signs like chest pain. The guidance emphasizes that small, consistent lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
A major study published in The Lancet analyzing 2.5 million U.S. women found that those with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS, formerly PCOS) have four times the risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes, compared to women without the condition.
A major international clinical trial found that a minimally invasive heart procedure may be a better first-line treatment than medication for people with advanced forms of atrial fibrillation, offering improved outcomes for patients with this common heart rhythm disorder.
