
Smoking and Your Heart - Smoking Risks | NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · Smoking’s risks also impact your risk factors in other ways. If you already have other risk factors for heart disease, like unhealthy blood cholesterol levels, high blood …
How Smoking Affects the Heart and Blood Vessels - NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. The chemicals you inhale when you smoke cause damage to your heart and blood vessels that makes you more likely to …
Smoking and Your Heart - Benefits of Quitting Smoking - NHLBI, …
Mar 24, 2022 · Quitting smoking can lower your heart disease risk as much as or more than many common medicines that do the same. Learn about more benefits of quitting.
NIH-funded studies show damaging effects of vaping, smoking on …
Oct 26, 2022 · Combining e-cigarettes with regular cigarettes may increase health risks Long-term use of electronic cigarettes, or vaping products, can significantly impair the function of the …
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors - NHLBI, NIH
Dec 27, 2024 · Mental health and social factors It’s important to know heart disease risk factors because having just one risk factor doubles your chances of developing a heart problem. …
Smoking cannabis associated with increased risk of heart attack, …
Feb 28, 2024 · NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and …
Sleep Apnea - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Jan 9, 2025 · The following factors can raise your risk for central sleep apnea. Health conditions: Some conditions that affect how your brain controls your airways and chest muscles can raise …
COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 4, 2024 · Smoking is the leading cause of COPD in the United States. Lung irritants, such as air pollution, can make it worse. Some genetic deficiencies, such as AAT and vitamin D, …
Omega-3s for heart health? Exploring potential benefits and risks
Oct 22, 2024 · NHLBI feature article explores the potential benefits and risks of omega-3 supplements, including fish oil, for heart health.
Smoking associated with increased risk of severe COVID-19 …
Jul 29, 2022 · Smoking causes damage to the heart and lungs, which has been linked to increased risks for heart and lung disease. However, researchers weren’t sure about the …