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Low testosterone levels in women associated with doubled risk of cardiac events
A Monash University study has challenged the view that testosterone is bad for women’s hearts, showing that for women aged over 70, having low testosterone levels actually doubles the risk of a cardiac event.
While understanding causes of cardiovascular diseases, not everyone recognizes their own risks
Although many people know what increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks, not everyone recognizes their own risk factors. This is shown by a new study of 423 Swedes aged 40–70 years, which has now been published in the scientific journal Preventive Medicine Reports.
Midwinter Blues Could Be SAD: An Expert Guide to Treatments
Though the days are getting noticeably longer, if you’re feeling down this winter, you might have a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
What to know about vascular disease
The vascular system refers to the system of blood vessels that transport blood throughout the body. Vascular diseases are diseases that affect the vascular system. They can interfere with blood flow to or from the body’s organs.
What to know about common vascular procedures and surgeries
Vascular surgeons diagnose and help people manage conditions that affect circulation, including diseases of the veins and arteries.