A new study suggests that certain conditions may prematurely age the heart. High blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and atrial fibrillation appeared to significantly age the heart muscle. The ...

Certain health conditions, such as obesity and AFib, and leading an unhealthy lifestyle can increase the functional age of ...

A recent study found that six cardiometabolic risk groups previously identified in middle-aged individuals can also be applied to older adults without diabetes. Using data from the KORA F4/FF4 study ...

Persistent hyperglycemia and insulin resistance increased the risk for functional and structural cardiac damage in youth, ...