AAA Says 115.6 Million Travelers will Break National and State Holiday Records
December 16, 2019
Nashville, TN – More Americans than ever on record – 115.6 million – will travel this holiday season, from Saturday, December 21st through Wednesday, January 1st. That is the most in nearly 20 years since AAA began tracking in 2000, and represents an increase of 3.9% over last year, or 4.3 million more people packing up their sleighs for a holiday getaway.
115.6 Million Travelers is an increase of 4.3 million Americans traveling this year. (AAA)
AAA reports over 107 Million Americans expected to Celebrate Christmas Away From Home
December 21, 2017
Orlando, FL – ‘Tis the season to traditionally spend with family and friends and this year Americans are traveling in record numbers. AAA forecasts 107.3 million Americans will take to planes, trains, automobiles and other modes of transportation during the year-end holiday period from Saturday, December 23rd through Monday, January 1st.
This will be the highest year-end travel volume on record and a 3.1 percent increase in travel volume compared with last year.
AAA forecasts 107.3 million Americans will take to planes, trains, automobiles and other modes of transportation during the holidays. (AAA)
Treating Gum Disease may help Lower Blood Pressure
December 6, 2017
Anaheim, CA – Treatment for gum disease, or periodontitis, significantly lowered blood pressure among Chinese patients at risk for developing high blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
Intensive dental treatment for gum disease lowered blood pressure up to 13 points. (American Heart Association)
Sleep deprivation may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in older women
December 5, 2017
Anaheim, CA – Older women who don’t get enough sleep were more likely to have poor cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
In the new study, researchers considered sleeping at least two hours more during the weekend than on the weekday as a sign of being in sleep debt.
Sleeping woman. (American Heart Association)
E-cigarettes are more likely to be used by alcohol drinkers and former cigarette smokers
December 4, 2017
Anaheim, CA – Electronic cigarettes are more frequently used by people who recently quit smoking and alcohol drinkers, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
E-Cigarette. (American Heart Association)
Stressful Events can increase Women’s Odds of Obesity
December 3, 2017
American Heart Association Meeting Report
Anaheim, CA – Women who experienced one or more traumatic lifetime events or several negative events in recent years had higher odds of being obese than women who didn’t report such stress, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
Women who reported four or more negative events in the last five years, such as unemployed though wanting work, had increased odds of obesity.
Heat-not-Burn Tobacco Products may be ‘not so hot’ at protecting Blood Vessel Function
December 2, 2017
Anaheim, CA – Heat-not-burn devices may eliminate users’ exposure to tobacco smoke, but the vapor they produce has the same negative impact on blood vessel function as smoking, according to a preliminary animal study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
Heat-not-burn products are not new, but have been recently updated and test marketed in several countries outside the United States with greater success.
iQOS device used in “Impairment of Endothelial Function by Inhalation of Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco Aerosol” study. (Jesse Elias)
Heart failure in Methamphetamine Users: Could this be the next epidemic among Vets?
December 1, 2017
Anaheim, CA – Heart failure associated with methamphetamine (meth) use has risen dramatically in recent years among U.S. veterans, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
Heart failure associated with methamphetamine use is on the rise among U.S. veterans. (American Heart Association)
Catastrophic costs for hospitalization expenses common among uninsured heart and stroke patients
November 30, 2017
Anaheim, CA – The majority of patients without health insurance who were hospitalized for heart attack, stroke or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery experienced catastrophic healthcare expenses before passage of the Affordable Care Act, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
For those who were uninsured, hospitalization expenses were catastrophic for 85 percent of heart attack patients, 75 percent of stroke patients and 80 percent of CABG patients. (American Heart Association)
Driving a Tesla may not trip your Defibrillator
November 29, 2017
Anaheim, CA – Sitting in, or standing close to the charging port of a Tesla electric vehicle didn’t trigger a shock or interfere with implantable defibrillator performance, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
Research team (L to R) Abdul Wase M.D. (Principal Investigator), Marina Brown R.N., Ken Shneider, Thein Aung M.D., Matt Clark, Dawn Hunt and Kimberle Evans R.N. Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton, Ohio. (Joe Carfora)
