Apple unveils latest ways researchers are using Apple Watch to ‘explore new frontiers in heart health’

'Apple has announced a handful of new ways the Apple Watch is being used by researchers to “explore new frontiers in heart health/” The company says that upcoming projects include using the Apple Watch ECG app with children and adolescents, measuring the heart health of firefighters, and much more'

#science #medicine #health #Apple #CardiacHealth

https://9to5mac.com/2023/02/21/apple-watch-heart-health-research/

I was surprised to learn this week that, based on recent research, fish oil is no longer recommended across the board for heart health. This is because in some percentage of people it significantly raises the risk of atrial fibrillation.

So, check with your doctor if you're already taking or considering taking fish oil.

#HeartHealth #CardiacHealth #LongCovid #Covid #AtrialFibrillation #AFib

See: Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atrial Fibrillation
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2777450

I was surprised to learn this week that, based on recent research, fish oil is no longer recommended across the board for heart health. This is because in some percentage of people it significantly raises the risk of atrial fibrillation.

So, check with your doctor if you're already taking or considering taking fish oil.

#HeartHealth #CardiacHealth #LongCovid #Covid #AtrialFibrillation #AFib

See: Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Atrial Fibrillation
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2777450

I was surprised to learn this week that, based on recent research, fish oil is no longer recommended across the board for heart health. This is because in some percentage of people it significantly raises the risk of atrial fibrillation.

So, check with your doctor if you're already taking or considering taking fish oil.

#HeartHealth #CardiacHealth #LongCovid #Covid #AtrialFibrillation #AFib

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2777450