cardiovascular risk

by Elana Gotkine edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Cardiovascular risk factors, including higher body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, in childhood and adolescence are associated with poorer cognitive function in young adulthood, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Pediatrics. Henri Salo, M.D., from the University […]

Tiny blood vessels in the eye can reveal a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, while providing an overall look at vascular health and biological aging status, new McMaster research shows. Eye – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) The tiny blood vessels in the eyes might hold the key to predicting a person’s risk of