Hypertension, dyslipidemia, impaired glucose tolerance, and obesity remain the major modifiable risk factors for most of the coronary disease afflicting the elderly. The relative risk associated ...

Many older patients are unsuitable for conventional pacemakers due to limited venous access or a heightened risk of infection ...

Cardiovascular disease remains the world's leading cause of death and a major source of disability. Global deaths due to ...

Coronary heart disease, systolic blood pressure ... is increased in both systolic and diastolic heart failure of the elderly, as is atrial natriuretic peptide. The outcome of heart failure ...

New research reveals that 7% of seniors now use marijuana despite health risks including blood vessel damage similar to ...

Blood pressure tends to increase as people get older. See how systolic and diastolic pressure change with age and affect ...

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A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham has found that a higher McCance Brain Care Score not only associates ...

Researchers warn of increased cannabis use among older US adults, as experts link it to health risks and complications in chronic disease management.

In 2018, over 350,000 excess heart disease deaths were linked to phthalates. More research is needed to fully understand the chemicals' effects.

Women face greater risk factors for heart disease around the time of menopause as the body’s natural estrogen declines and ...

Cardiovascular health may be a powerful weapon against joint disease in America's aging population, according to new research examining more than 10,000 middle-aged and elderly adults. The study ...