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The link between depression and heart disease

Wellnest

Recent studies have suggested that there may be a link between depression and heart disease. Depression and heart disease share many risk factors, such as smoking, physical inactivity, and poor diet. There are several mechanisms by which depression may increase the risk of heart disease.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

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The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

Wellnest

Have you wondered what causes a heart attack? Three coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. When one of these arteries becomes completely blocked by a blood clot, it results in a heart attack, also known as MI (Myocardial infarction). So, how do you recognize a heart attack?

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Majority of People with Heart Disease Consume Too Much Sodium

DAIC

Elsie Kodjoe, MD milla1cf Tue, 04/02/2024 - 18:20 April 2, 2024 — Individuals with heart disease stand to gain the most from a low sodium diet but, on average, consume over twice the recommended daily sodium intake, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session.

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Saturated fat

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

It certainly does if you replace fat in the diet with carbs, carbs, carbs … and more carbs. SFA naturally occurring in nutrient-dense foods can be safely included in the diet.’ SFA naturally occurring in nutrient-dense foods can be safely included in the diet. Which is what most people have done. Will it heck! Which is big.

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