The multicentre trial coordinated by the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Turku shows that low socioeconomic status in childhood increases the risk of higher left ventricular mass and poorer diastolic function in adulthood.
According to a new study, cardiorespiratory fitness is inversely related to risk of fatty liver. The research was conducted at the University of Turku and shows that, despite the person's weight, achieving moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver.
A study coordinated by the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Turku shows that exposure to cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure, elevated serum LDL-cholesterol and smoking in childhood and adolescence, is associated with poorer learning ability and memory in middle age.
A research done by the University of Turku and the International i3C Consortium shows that ideal cardiovascular health metrics have a positive impact on vascular health already in young adults.
A heart-healthy diet includes a daily dose of vegetables.