Could exercise take a toll on the heart?
A new article in The New York Times poses evidence from two major studies that engaging in intense exercise over time can cause heart disease.
The studies found that male endurance athletes have high amounts of plaque in their arteries, which can in some cases lead to cardiovascular disease.
However, despite plaque incidence being high in these athletes, the type of plaque differs from that found in inactive people, suggesting it may not be as dangerous as we think.
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As a Senior Writer for TriMed Media Group, Katherine primarily focuses on producing news stories, Q&As and features for Cardiovascular Business. She reports on several facets of the cardiology industry, including emerging technology, new clinical trials and findings, and quality initiatives among providers. She is based out of TriMed's Chicago office and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Her work has appeared in Modern Healthcare, Crain's Chicago Business and The Detroit News. She joined TriMed in 2016.