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Heart rate is determined by the number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (BPM), it can vary with as the body's need for oxygen changes, such as during exercise or sleep.

New study defines clinical phenotype of Post-infectious ME/CFS, highlighting unique biomarker insights

The pathophysiological mechanisms of PI myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

23 Feb 2024

Adolescent males with anorexia nervosa have higher mortality rates

Anorexia nervosa affects males as well as females, and affected males have a sixfold higher mortality rate than males in the general population. A new article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) aims to raise awareness of this life-threatening eating disorder.

20 Feb 2024

High-intensity exercise affects motor skill learning in older adults

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) enhances early offline motor skill consolidation in older adults but may impair immediate motor skill acquisition, challenging previous assumptions about exercise's universal benefits on motor learning.

19 Feb 2024

Understanding postural tachycardia syndrome in cardiovascular care

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic autonomic disorder characterized by excessive heart rate elevation upon standing or head-up tilt, in the absence of orthostatic hypotension.

19 Feb 2024

Insights into how AI and wearable technologies are impacting the future of healthcare

Imagine a world in which the digital watch on your wrist tracks not only your step count, but also your blood sugar, heart rate, blood pressure and respiration.

14 Feb 2024

$Novel "Flash and Freeze-fracture" technique reveals neuronal communication secrets$

Novel "Flash and Freeze-fracture" technique reveals neuronal communication secrets

Fear and addiction exert significant influence within society. Managing them is often challenging, as they are driven by intricate neuronal circuits in our brains.

14 Feb 2024

New comprehensive report on pediatric long COVID symptoms published

Up to 5.8 million children and youth in the U.S. have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 that persisted long after initial infection.

12 Feb 2024

Wireless wearable continuously monitors user's earlobe temperature

Smart accessories are increasingly common. Rings and watches track vitals, while Ray-Bans now come with cameras and microphones.

8 Feb 2024

AMG 133 (maridebart cafraglutide) weight loss drug shows promise in early trial

AMG 133, an engineered bispecific molecule, demonstrated significant weight loss with a favorable safety profile in a phase 1 clinical trial, offering a promising new treatment option for obesity.

7 Feb 2024

Most Americans forget heart health numbers, survey finds

Keeping track of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels can help identify risk factors for heart disease.

7 Feb 2024

Exploring upper-limb tests for cardiopulmonary function assessment

How can inclusivity be achieved in cardiopulmonary exercise tests for individuals facing lower limb injuries or disabilities that make it impossible to pedal a bicycle?

6 Feb 2024

New methods for heart monitoring could transform cardiovascular care

Chocolate valentines and candies with sweet sayings shouldn't be the only hearts you think about this February.

1 Feb 2024

New risk predictive model developed for effectively predicting multivessel coronary artery disease

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. The severity and prognosis of coronary artery disease are closely associated with treatment strategy choice.

29 Jan 2024

Study reveals music's universal emotional impact transcends cultural boundaries

Researchers found that music evokes consistent emotional and bodily sensations across cultures, with differences in familiarity and specific body part activations between Western and East-Asian participants.

28 Jan 2024

Belief in caffeine improves running performance

The placebo effect of caffeine ingestion on running performance.

24 Jan 2024

Prolonged sitting at work linked to increased mortality risk

Study reveals that prolonged sitting at work increases the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, which can be mitigated by alternating sitting with non-sitting activities and engaging in 15-30 minutes of daily leisure-time physical activity.

23 Jan 2024

Blood pressure variability: A stronger marker for Alzheimer's risk than heart rate variability

Study finds that clinically derived blood pressure variability (BPV), rather than heart rate variability (HRV), is more strongly associated with the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

23 Jan 2024

Long COVID's impact on cardiovascular health: what we do and do not know

Researchers review the cardiovascular effects of long COVID.

23 Jan 2024

Body mass index found to mediate causal associations between Helicobacter pylori infections and coronary artery disease risk

Coronary heart disease (CHD) and H. Pylori.

23 Jan 2024

Combined cardio and strength workout effective against cardiovascular disease

Approximately one in three deaths in the U.S. is caused by cardiovascular disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A robust body of evidence shows aerobic exercise can reduce risks, especially for people who are overweight or obese.

17 Jan 2024