Tag: Cardiovascular disease
Do Danish insurance companies invest too much in BMI scores?
Insurance companies are increasingly rejecting applicants based solely on their BMI – especially those seeking life or disability insurance. A DR report cites the example of Danica Pension, which in September rejected an application for the latter, based solely on a BMI score. Mona Ebdrup, 32, has a BMI of 37.5, but she “cycles every […]
COVID-19 infection increases risk of diabetes: Study
The trend, Kwan says, is worrisome because most people in the United States will eventually experience infection with COVID-19. “This study will help us better understand—and better prepare for—the post-COVID-19 era of cardiovascular risk,” Kwan said. The findings, published today in JAMA Network Open, also suggest that the risk of type 2 diabetes appears to […]
Pregnancy complications linked to increased risk of heart disease: Study
Washington [US]Feb 8 (ANI): Certain pregnancy problems increase the risk of heart disease later in life. However, much more research is needed to understand how atherosclerosis occurs between pregnancy and heart disease later in life. A new study led by Lund University researchers in Sweden shows that narrowing and calcification of the heart’s blood vessels […]
Research: Potential threat to heart health from extreme weather
Washington [US], Nov 17 (ANI): An analysis of nearly 2.3 million Europeans has found harmful links between cold weather and heart disease deaths, especially in poor neighborhoods. The late research is being presented at ESC Congress 2022.1 Hot weather was linked to excess deaths from heart disease and stroke in patients with heart disease. Study […]
Good sleep quality is related to the good quality of life and work ability of Finnish public sector employees
Occupational stress also had a strong connection with poorer work ability. Quality of life can be the most comprehensive concept that defines human well-being. A positive effect on the quality of life is now also seen as an important indicator of the quality of healthcare. The ability to work is also of great importance to […]
Helsinki bans studded tires on Lönnrotinkatu
The one-way Lönnrotinkatu runs from the center to the west, which serves motorists traveling from Pohjoisesplanadi to Ruoholahti and in the direction of Kamppi and Punavuori. A new road sign prohibiting the use of studded tires is being tested on Lönnrotinkatu until autumn 2025. The goal of the pilot is to find out the impact […]
Obstructive sleep apnea associated with increased risk of cancer in humans: Study
Barcelona [Spain]Sep 6 (ANI): People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an elevated risk of cancer, according to a major study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Barcelona, Spain. A second study showed that OSA was also linked to a decline in processing ability in the elderly; in particular, those aged […]
We knew that the Danes got taller, but not that heavily…
Statisticians like to tell the public that they are getting higher. It strengthens us. By the year 2250 we will all be seven feet tall, we are often told. But this is not true. While ethnic Danes are getting taller and heavier, this is not the case with the overall population. Immigration and assimilation are […]
Do you know that daily activity is more beneficial than longer periods of exercise? Scientists reveal
Washington [US]Aug 21 (ANI): According to research, a small amount of daily activity is more beneficial than longer periods of exercise spread over the week, and you don’t have to put in a mountain of work every day. It’s a dilemma many health-conscious people face, and new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) answers the […]
Research shows that daily activity is more beneficial than longer periods of exercise
Washington [US]Aug 17 (ANI): New research suggests that a little daily activity is more beneficial than longer periods of exercise spread out over the week and luckily, it also suggests that you don’t have to put in a mountain of work every day. It’s a dilemma many health-conscious people face, and new research from Edith […]
The death of a family member can increase the risk of heart failure mortality
Washington [US]July 7 (ANI): Heart failure patients who experience grief or in grief after the loss of a close family member are at increased risk of dying, especially during the first week after the family member’s death, according to a new study. Heart failure (HF) affects more than 64 million individuals worldwide. Previous study results […]
Safety Authority: Health conditions that cause more drowning deaths
According to a recent study by the Finnish Safety Investigation Board (SIAF), the health condition caused more and more drowning deaths in Finland. Despite the reduction in drowning deaths nationwide, in 2021, 165 people drowned. The report, based on 2021 figures, only included accidental Deaths. “Drowning is a big problem in Finland. When we looked […]
Research claims that diabetes, heart disease increases the risk of dementia
Washington [US]June 19 (ANI): According to research, patients with type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke increase the risk of developing dementia. Prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease can therefore be a strategy to reduce the risk of dementia, suggests a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Alzheimer’s Dementia. Type 2 […]
The risk of dementia increases due to diabetes, cardiovascular disease: Research
Washington [US]June 16 (ANI): Individuals with at least two of the diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke, are twice as likely to develop dementia. Prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease can therefore be a strategy to reduce the risk of dementia, suggests a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the […]
Studies show that Nordic walking improves the ability of patients with heart disease to function
Cardiac rehabilitation and exercise programs following major cardiovascular events are associated with significant improvements in functional capacity and cardiorespiratory fitness, as well as mental health. However, some people do not enjoy monotonous forms of exercise such as walking and stationary cycling, and therefore may stop exercising after completing their cardiovascular rehabilitation program. Researchers are exploring […]
Follow-up research confirms the health benefits of the Nordic diet
A recent follow-up study has confirmed that a regular Nordic diet reduces health risks, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to the researcher. Hanna-Mari Tertsunen, University of Eastern Finland. A separate previous study highlighted the effectiveness of the Nordic diet in preventing strokes. The study examined the links between good health and the […]
No, Australia has not fared well in handling covid-19
Recently, there have been significant comments from politicians and others that Australia has done well in the management of the covid-19 pandemic. For example, MP Josh Frydenberg sa i en statement: But with regard to mortality and economic performance, this argument is incorrect. The success of the government must not only take into account current […]
Europe can reverse its obesity "epidemic": WHO report
New data on obesity and overweight The report, released at a press conference on May 3 and presented at the European Obesity Congress, reveals that 59% of adults and almost one in three children (29% of boys and 27% of girls) in Europe are overweight. or live with obesity. The prevalence of adult obesity in […]
High blood pressure – our deadliest disease
There is really only one way to take it already if you have high blood pressure or not. You have to take a test. You can go with a life-threatening condition without knowing it as the symptoms do not have to be very serious. It can be about blurred vision, mild nausea and other things […]
Nordic diet can prevent obesity, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease: Study
Copenhagen [Denmark]March 11 (ANI): The Nordic diet, which consists of berries, vegetables, fish, whole grains and rapeseed oil, has been recognized as extremely healthy, tasty and sustainable. To date, the health benefits attributed to a Nordic diet by researchers have mainly focused on weight loss. But in a new analysis done by the University of […]
A “revolutionary” pacemaker reverses heart failure: a study
Manaaki ManawaThe Center for Cardiology at the University of Auckland led the study, and the results have been published in Basic Research in Cardiology. The revolutionary pacemaker is set to be tested on heart patients in New Zealand this year after successful animal testing. “Currently, all pacemakers synchronize the heart metronomically, which means a very […]
Prolonged exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of COVID-19: Study
The association was strongest for particles, with an average annual increase of 1 μg / m3 associated with a 5% increase in infection rate. This equates to 294 additional cases per 100,000 people per year, indicating findings that focus on residents of one city in northern Italy. While further research is needed to confirm cause […]
Science Round-Up: ‘Historically poor’ wind speeds blamed for renewable energy dives
The level of wind energy supply in the Danish electricity system fell in 2021 due to a “historically bad” year with wind speeds, according to Jesper Kronborg, senior business developer at the energy company Energinet. The contribution of the wind supply experienced a “noticeable decrease” from 46.5 to 43.6 percent between 2020 and 2021 – […]
