People who primarily sit during the workday face a 34% increased risk of dying of heart disease compared with workers who largely don't sit, but taking breaks and engaging in leisure-time activity attenuates the risk.
Recent increases in mortality caused by both substance use and cardiovascular disease are particularly pronounced among women, younger people, rural residents, and stimulant users.
Lp(a) is associated with higher atherogenic risk than LDL on a per-particle basis, providing a rationale for potentially targeting elevated levels, researchers said.
Look AHEAD trial participants who achieved type 2 diabetes remission had lower risks for CKD and CVD, in a dose-response relationship by remission duration.