Genetic testing for hereditary arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy in an area with known founder effects on local genetic variants had a high yield in identification of pathogenic variants by taking into account the local population and family history,

But for people with a low genetic risk for Type 2 diabetes who spent at least two hours watching TV each day, their risk of developing ASCVD over the next 10 years was slightly higher than for people with a high genetic risk who limited their TV viewing to an hour or less: 2.46% compared to 2.13%, respectively.

A new review highlights how gut microbiome imbalances contribute to cardiovascular disease by altering short-chain fatty acids, TMAO, and inflammatory pathways. The study emphasizes the potential of prebiotics,

Researchers in Hong Kong reviewed data and found that those who watched two hours or more of TV per day were 12% more likely to develop heart disease involving the build-up of plaques in arteries.

Limiting time spent in front of the TV to one hour or less per day may cut your risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke, a study suggests. Having a sedentary lifestyle and spending too long sitting down is known to be a major risk factor for heart disease.