Influence of Politics Has Not Waned in Opinions About ACA
Partisan divisions in favorable opinion of the ACA have gotten larger rather than smaller over time
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages May Adversely Affect Lipid Profile
Greater decrease in HDL, increase in triglycerides seen for regular versus low consumption level
No Compensatory Smoking Seen With Low-Nicotine Cigarettes
Two studies show no increase in smoking intensity, no increase in cigarettes smoked per day
Age at Period Cessation Not Linked to CVD Risk Trajectories
Little evidence found of links with trajectories of blood pressure, lipids, hemoglobin A1c, anthropometry
AAN: Cardiovascular Health in 20s Impacts Later Cognition
Cardiovascular health in young adulthood linked to better dynamic cerebral autoregulation in later life
Intensive BP Control Has Positive Impact on Residual Life Span
Mean survival benefits varied from six months to three years for intensive versus standard BP control
Wearable Sensor Data Predict Heart Failure Rehospitalization
Machine learning algorithm detects worsening heart failure and predicts impending rehospitalization
Different Foods Linked to Risk for Ischemic, Hemorrhagic Stroke
Risk for ischemic stroke lower with higher intake of fruit and vegetables, dietary fiber, milk, yogurt, cheese
Liraglutide Enhances Weight Loss With Intensive Behavioral Therapy
Clinically meaningful weight loss seen over 56 weeks with IBT and 3.0 mg liraglutide
American Stroke Association, Feb. 19-21
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference The annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association was held...
