cardiovascular disease
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Alcohol on Long Flights Could Be a Dangerous Cocktail for Your Heart
Mixing your long plane ride with alcohol could be a dangerous cocktail for your heart, new research out Monday suggests. The small trial found that healthy volunteers experienced a greater drop in their blood oxygen level and corresponding rise in heart rate after drinking alcohol while sleeping in high-altitude conditions than they did without having…
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Being a Night Owl Might Raise Your Diabetes Risk
Being a night owl might not be great for your blood sugar control, new research this week suggests. The study found that middle-aged women who prefer to stay up late were more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. This associated link was found even after the researchers accounted for other unhealthy behaviours more commonly seen…
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Covid-19 Survivors Face a Higher Risk of Future Heart Problems, Large Study Finds
Some survivors of covid-19 will be dealing with heart-related issues even after their initial infection is over, new research this week suggests. The study found that covid-19 patients were more likely than others to report a variety of heart conditions over the following 12 months. This increased risk was greatest for those hospitalized but could…
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What to Know About the Research Into Athletes’ Hearts and Covid-19
Recent findings, including a new study out this week, should reassure people about fears that even mild covid-19 could damage the heart in young and fit people. Despite earlier research that found reason for concern, athletes don’t seem to be at high risk for heart issues related to the viral illness after all.