15 Risk Factors for Heart Disease Doctors Say You Should Know
You likely already know the main heart disease risk factors, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a history of smoking. However, what you may not know is that there…
Self-employed women show fewer heart disease risk factors
New research finds that self-employed women have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to non-self-employed women, suggesting that the work environment may play a role in the development…
Addressing risk factors during teen years can prevent heart-related issues in adulthood, report suggests
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Too often, young people in the U.S. just on the threshold of adulthood face cardiovascular challenges. By the time they’re 18, many teenagers will have heart…
Heart disease remains leading cause of death as key health risk factors continue to rise
Highlights: According to the American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. While medical advances…
Interrelated social factors may affect cardiovascular health in Asian American subgroups
Statement Highlights: There are a variety of interrelated social and structural factors that contribute to differences in cardiovascular health among Asian Americans, and these factors are likely different within…