Trajectories of #Physical Activity Before and After #Cardiovascular Disease Events in CARDIA Participants

Importance  Moderate to vigorous–intensity physical activity (MVPA) is essential for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but long-term patterns around CVD events remain underexplored.Objective  To evaluate MVPA trajectories across adulthood, pre-CVD and post-CVD changes, and demographic variations.Design, Setting, and Participants  Data were drawn from CARDIA (Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults), a… Continue reading Trajectories of #Physical Activity Before and After #Cardiovascular Disease Events in CARDIA Participants

#PREVENT Risk Age Equations and Population Distribution in US #Adults

Current US guidelines recommend absolute risk estimation of cardiovascular disease (CVD) to guide decisions on preventive therapies, but communicating absolute risk alone can be challenging for patients and clinicians.1 In 2021, the European Society of Cardiology guidelines added a recommendation to calculate risk age along with absolute risk to improve communication.2 Risk age represents the… Continue reading #PREVENT Risk Age Equations and Population Distribution in US #Adults

Daily #steps and #health outcomes in #adults: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis

BackgroundDespite the rapid increase in evidence from the past decade on daily steps and health-related outcomes, existing systematic reviews primarily focused on few outcomes, such as all-cause mortality. This study synthesised the prospective dose-response relationship between daily steps and health outcomes including all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, cognitive outcomes, mental health outcomes,… Continue reading Daily #steps and #health outcomes in #adults: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis

Health effects associated with consumption of #processed #meat, #sugar -sweetened beverages and trans #fatty acids: a Burden of Proof study

Previous research suggests detrimental health effects associated with consuming processed foods, including processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and trans fatty acids (TFAs). However, systematic characterization of the dose–response relationships between these foods and health outcomes is limited. Here, using Burden of Proof meta-regression methods, we evaluated the associations between processed meat, SSBs and TFAs and… Continue reading Health effects associated with consumption of #processed #meat, #sugar -sweetened beverages and trans #fatty acids: a Burden of Proof study

Personal night #light exposure predicts incidence of #cardiovascular diseases in >88,000 individuals

Importance Light at night causes circadian disruption, which is a known risk factor for adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, it is not well understood whether personal light exposure patterns predicts and individual’s risk of cardiovascular diseases.Objective To assess whether day and night light exposure predicts incidence of cardiovascular diseases, and whether relationships of light with cardiovascular… Continue reading Personal night #light exposure predicts incidence of #cardiovascular diseases in >88,000 individuals

The relationship between #polyunsaturated #fatty acids and #inflammation: evidence from cohort and Mendelian randomization analyses

Omega-3 (n-3) and omega-6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are thought to have anti- and pro-inflammatory roles, respectively, and influence the risk of various chronic diseases. However, it is unclear whether these associations are causal.MethodsWe examined the associations of dietary polyunsaturated FAs with biomarkers of systemic inflammation: C-reactive protein (CRP), glycoprotein acetyls (GlycA), and interleukin… Continue reading The relationship between #polyunsaturated #fatty acids and #inflammation: evidence from cohort and Mendelian randomization analyses

Hybrid hydrogel–extracellular matrix scaffolds identify biochemical and mechanical signatures of #cardiac #ageing

Extracellular matrix remodelling of cardiac tissue is a key contributor to age-related cardiovascular disease and dysfunction. Such remodelling is multifaceted including changes to the biochemical composition, architecture and mechanics, clouding our understanding of how and which extracellular matrix properties contribute to a dysfunctional state. Here we describe a decellularized extracellular matrix–synthetic hydrogel hybrid scaffold that… Continue reading Hybrid hydrogel–extracellular matrix scaffolds identify biochemical and mechanical signatures of #cardiac #ageing

Association of #plant -based diets with subclinical #cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults, 1999-2004

BackgroundDietary patterns currently recommended for cardiovascular health often emphasize the consumption of plant foods.MethodsWe included 7,708 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2004 aged ≥20 years who were not pregnant and did not have a self-reported history of cardiovascular disease. Dietary intake was assessed using a 24-hour dietary recall. All plant-based dietary… Continue reading Association of #plant -based diets with subclinical #cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults, 1999-2004

#Sedentary Behavior and #Cardiac Events and Mortality After Hospitalization for Acute #Coronary Syndrome Symptoms: A Prospective Study

Patients hospitalized with symptoms of acute coronary syndrome remain at high risk for adverse events postdischarge, highlighting a need for modifiable therapeutic targets. The role of sedentary behavior in this risk and the potential benefits of replacing sedentary time with other activities remain unclear. This study examined the association between sedentary behavior and 1-year cardiac… Continue reading #Sedentary Behavior and #Cardiac Events and Mortality After Hospitalization for Acute #Coronary Syndrome Symptoms: A Prospective Study