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Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of CV Disease
Daily aspirin use could reduce cardiovascular deaths globally but compliance and inequity problems present.
Cardiology News 8/20/2023
Sleep Catch-up Benefit? Daily Steps and Death Reduction. Particulate Matter Pollution. Microplastics. High Troponin and Risk of Death.
Driving Drowsy
Drowsy driving is the dangerous combination of driving when sleepy which can easily affect your ability to drive safely.
Daily Step Count and Staying Alive
The more you walk, the lower your risk of death, even if you walk fewer than 5,000 steps European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
Hot Weather Work and Proper Hydration
One of the most important things to safely work in the heat and prevent heat illness is drinking enough fluids.
Alpha-gal Syndrome
Alpha-gal syndrome also called tick bite meat allergy is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic condition.
Olive Oil and Brain Health
Regular olive oil consumption may lead to a lower risk of dying from dementia - Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Heat Waves, Air Pollution & Cardiac Deaths
Fatal heart attacks may double during the combination of an extreme heat wave & high fine particulate pollution days.
Pickleball Injuries
As pickleball gains in popularity among active seniors, it is becoming an increasingly important cause of injury.
Mercury in Fish and Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
A food of concern for pregnant and breast-feeding women is fish because of mercury content which can affect brain development.