April 5, 2023
Why are African Americans more prone to heart disease? While lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise obviously play a role, genetic differences in arterial function […]
March 17, 2023
In recognition of Sleep Awareness month, we are casting a spotlight on an important but often overlooked fact: Quality sleep has a profound impact on cardiovascular […]
March 17, 2023
In the United States, one person dies every 40 seconds from cardiovascular disease, according to the CDC. And the problem is just getting worse: Between 2005-2018, the […]
March 17, 2023
Research shows vascular health plays a strong role in cognitive decline. Here’s everything you need to know. More than six million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, […]
March 16, 2023
The maximum pressure of the heart when beating is known as systolic pressure. Between heartbeats, when the heart relaxes, the pressure is known as diastole. Pulse […]
March 15, 2023
An indirect measure of arterial stiffness that increases with age, your augmentation index reflects the burden your stiff arteries place on the heart. Chronic stress on […]
March 11, 2023
On the third anniversary of the WHO’s declaration of global pandemic, we explore the relationship between high blood pressure and the risk of serious illness and […]
February 27, 2023
Studies show rigid arteries are closely associated with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic diseases. Here’s how digital vascular biomarkers can help detect […]
February 16, 2023
In honor of Heart Health Awareness month, we are casting a spotlight on chronic inflammation, an invisible immune response that can quietly—yet systematically— wreak havoc on […]