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Mayo Clinic book author gives insights on living younger longer by preventing...
ROCHESTER, Minn. — While people know their health affects their longevity and quality of life, many struggle to do even the small things that will help them live younger longer. Stephen Kopecky, M.D.,...
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10-28-2021 Media Only News Briefing: Living younger longer – avoiding chronic...
Two simple truths: Heart disease is a bigger threat than cancer for most people, and it's important to make good choices to avoid health problems. On Thursday, Oct. 28, Stephen Kopecky, M.D., a Mayo...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: High-tech heart monitors
It's like an auto mechanic running a diagnostic test on your car's engine while it's out of the garage and traveling down the road. Wearable heart monitors are valuable tools that cardiologists use to...
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Should people with heart disease exercise? Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert...
LONDON — It might seem that a steady regimen of rest and relaxation is the best course of action for someone with heart disease, but staying active is essential for the heart and overall health....
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Sex and race disparities found in management of patients with hypertrophic...
ROCHESTER, Minn. — In recent decades, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) use in the management of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) has increased. However, a new Mayo Clinic...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Recognizing ‘holiday heart’
The holiday season is a time of celebration and excess, but Mayo Clinic experts say too much salt, caffeine and alcohol can lead to a little-known condition called "holiday heart" that can have...
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New study highlights need for prevention efforts to address causes of...
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Minnesota has the lowest age-adjusted heart disease mortality in the U.S.; yet, African American adults 35 to 63 have nearly double the rate of death from cardiovascular disease,...
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Lifestyle changes can be critical for kidney transplant patients’ long-term...
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Cancer, infections and heart disease pose the greatest risk to kidney transplant recipients ― not organ rejection ― according to a recently published Mayo Clinic study. Researchers...
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3 things to know about women’s heart health
ROCHESTER, Minn. — February is American Heart Month ― a time to call attention to heart health issues such as heart disease and stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1...
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New game: Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains changing approach to heart...
LONDON — Heart conditions can be game-ending or even life-threatening for competitive and recreational athletes alike, but physicians are realizing that in many cases, cardiac issues can be managed to...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Increased heart disease risk, even a year after...
A recent study found that people who were infected with COVID-19 are at increased risk of heart disease, even a year after their recovery from infection. The study, published in Nature Medicine,...
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Expert Alert: Mayo Clinic Healthcare cardiologist explains link between...
LONDON — The number of people worldwide with diabetes is rising and with diabetes comes a higher risk for heart disease. Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London,...
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Lack of sleep increases unhealthy abdominal fat
ROCHESTER, Minn. — New research from Mayo Clinic shows that lack of sufficient sleep combined with free access to food increases calorie consumption and consequently fat accumulation, especially...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Why women’s risk of heart disease increased during the...
The COVID-19 pandemic affected people in numerous ways. For many women, it added layers of complexity. The quarantine period forced millions to stay home, work from home, take on the role of teacher...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: How a Southern diet is connected to chronic diseases
Warmer weather brings more opportunities for picnics, barbecues and gatherings around food. But before you reach for a second helping, consider if what you’re eating may be increasing your risk for...
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Mayo researchers use AI to detect weak heart pump via patients’ Apple Watch ECGs
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Single-lead ECG tracings from an Apple Watch interpreted by an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm developed at Mayo Clinic effectively identified patients with a weak heart...
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Consumer Health: Men’s health and living a longer, healthier life
June is Men's Health Month, and Men's Health Week will be observed June 13–19, which makes this a good time to learn about the biggest threats to men's health and what you can do to keep yourself...
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: How does diabetes affect the heart?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 42 and recently was diagnosed with diabetes. My doctor said I could manage the condition with diet and exercise for now but suggested I follow up with a cardiologist. As far as...
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Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares heart failure signs, risk factors people...
LONDON — Heart failure may seem like a disease of advanced age, but it can develop at any time in life. And, in many cases, it can be prevented or treated. In this expert alert, Gosia Wamil, M.D.,...
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Science Saturday: Molecular mapping of the heart to predict disease...
Vulnerability to heart disease can be projected before symptoms occur, Mayo Clinic discovered in preclinical research. This proof-of-concept study revealed that heart muscle changes indicate who is...
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