Stroke accounts for an estimated 1 of every 19 deaths in the United States. On average, someone dies of a stroke every 3 and a half minutes. Strokes disproportionately affect women. The data shows that about 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year. When a stroke occurs, seconds matter. The American Heart Association recommends watching for the
Asian Americans make up the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the U.S., increasing 81% – from 11 million to 19 million – between 2000 and 2019. A large, retrospective study published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes found that death rates for cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. varied among people from various Asian ethnicity subgroups. “For a long time, because Asian Americans
A new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s (NTNU) Department of Psychology, Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, and the State University of New York at Oswego have found that humor is the most effective flirting technique. “What’s most effective depends on your gender and whether the purpose of the flirtation is a long-term or short-term relationship,” says Leif Edward
The official COVID-19 death rate in the US is approaching the grim milestone of 1 million, while the excess-death rate is 1,118,540. The World Health Organization reports that the global number of excess deaths between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2021 was approximately 14.9 million (ranging from 13.3 million to 16.6 million). As of 5 pm EST on May
New research finds that not getting enough good quality sleep undermines an individual’s attempts to keep weight off after dieting. The good news is that about 2 hours of vigorous physical activity per week can help promote better sleep. “It was surprising to see how losing weight in adults with obesity improved sleep duration and quality in such a short
Chest pain accounts for approximately 6.5 million visits to emergency departments (ED) and 4 million outpatient visits each year in the US. Overall, the rate of acute myocardial infarctions (AMI) are declining, however, are becoming more commonplace among young adults in the US. It has also been shown that women 55 years and younger who present with AMI have more
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2022 an estimated 236,740 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed and 130,180 deaths will occur from this disease. Lung cancer accounts for almost 25% of all cancer deaths in the US. Most cases occur in individuals who are 65 years or older; however, a very small number of people who are
A new study of 1752 adults age 50 and older found that two-thirds think where they live now meets their needs for services like health care, grocery stores, and social opportunities. The majority of those surveyed felt ready to stay in their homes and communities as long as possible, and that they could reach out for help from a loved
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for more than 1 in 4 deaths annually in the United States. CVD can happen at any age; it is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Risk factors for CVD include older age, hypertension, unhealthy cholesterol levels, diabetes, and obesity. In recent years, the utilization of daily aspirin to prevent CVD and
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that may develop after an individual experiences or witnesses a life-threatening event. While often associated with war, PTSD may develop after abuse, assault, violence, a terroristic act, or a disaster. The National Center for PTSD estimates that about 12 million adults in the US have PTSD during a given year. A