New heart association statement targets veterans' cardiovascular health
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An American Heart Association statement in Circulation examines how veterans can reach optimal heart health using its Life's Essential 8 measures.
News-Medical reported on 11 November 2026 on a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published in the journal Circulation, on improving cardiovascular health among US military veterans. The statement looks at how veterans can reach optimal heart health using the association's Life's Essential 8 framework, which covers factors such as diet, physical activity, sleep, blood pressure and cholesterol. It highlights an urgent need to improve veterans' heart health, according to the report.
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