High blood pressure – or hypertension - is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease and other health challenges. A new study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, has revealed a way that we can use blood pressure measurements associated with exercise to predict the likelihood of developing cardiovascular … [Read more...]
What Blood Pressure During Exercise Tells Us About Heart Disease
New Data on How Tai Chi Helps Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
It has long been recognized that regular exercise promotes health, and it has also been established that it can improve well-being amongst adult patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. Tai Chi, a mind-body Chinese martial art that is popular for both defense training and exercise, has been shown to provide physical benefits to patients. … [Read more...]
Cardiologists Experiencing Higher Rates of Burnout Despite Efforts to Reduce Stress
According to new American College of Cardiology survey data, cardiologists are increasingly experiencing burnout. What is particularly troubling is that this burnout, which is occurring most in mid-career and female physician cardiologists, is occurring while efforts to reduce job-related stress have been ramping up. Whereas less than 27% of … [Read more...]