Nutrition Science

Research on diet can help improve brain and heart health.

Science News

Implementation of Obesity Science Into Clinical Practice
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics - 2024 Update
Next Generation, Modifiable Cardiometabolic Biomarkers: Mitochondrial Adaptation and Metabolic Resilience
Food Is Medicine
Health Disparities in Peripheral Artery Disease

Journals

Associations Between Flavonoid Intake and Subclinical Atherosclerosis: The MESA
Association Between Periconceptional Diet Quality and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: The Japan Environment and Children's Study
Genetic Variance in Heparan Sulfation Is Associated With Salt Sensitivity
Blood Pressure–Lowering Medications, Sodium Reduction, and Blood Pressure
Using Behavioral Science to Improve Cardiovascular Health

Continuing Education

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The Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health promotes the expansion and exchange of knowledge with the ultimate goal of improving cardiovascular health across the lifespan. The council nurtures basic, clinical, epidemiological, and translational science related to nutrition, lipids, obesity, diabetes, physical activity, and behavioral change.

The CVSN Council accelerates the discovery, interpretation, and application of science to enhance cardiovascular health and treat cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The council helps develop scientific statements and advisories, guide professional education activities, provide scientific expertise, conduct research, translate findings, and promote evidence-based practices in clinical settings.

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