One of the many questions that people still have about the Covid-19 vaccines is how they affect the heart.
We know the effects of Covid itself on that organ. In the opening two years of the pandemic, about 90,000 more people died in the United States due to cardiovascular disease than would have been expected in that same time frame. True, most of these deaths were in group of people most vulnerable to Covid: people aged 65 and older. But there was also a distinct, steep rise in heart-related deaths among people aged 25 to 44.
The explanation as to why Covid affects the heart is more a theory at this point, but cardiologists believe it has to do with widespread inflammation in the body produced by the virus, as the New York Times reported in September.

View in Browser SHOP MVP EXCLUSIVES SUBSCRIBE THIS WEEK'S MUST-READ The Truth About Covid Vaccines and Your Heart One of the many questions that people still have about the Covid-19 vaccines is how they affect the heart. We know the effects of Covid itself on that organ. In the opening two years of the pandemic, about 90,000 more people died in the United States due to cardiovascular disease than would have been expected in that same time frame. True, most of these deaths were in group of people most vulnerable to Covid: people aged 65 and older. But there was also a distinct, steep rise in heart-related deaths among people aged 25 to 44. The explanation as to why Covid affects the heart is more a theory at this point, but cardiologists believe it has to do with widespread inflammation in the body produced by the virus, as the New York Times reported in September. READ MORE We Found Discounted On Running Shoes Ahead of Black Friday Get new models like the Cloudswift 3 for less than full price. READ MORE Use This 28-Day Workout Plan to Torch Fat and Build Strength Ditch your unfocused vanity workouts for this balanced, big-muscle program. READ MORE Our Guide to Getting Rid of Greasy Skin in Five Steps (or Less) Dermatologists approve this foolproof formula. READ MORE Travis Kelce Knows the Secret to Date Night Style Hint: it's going for a matching set. READ MORE The Best Electric Razor on the Market Just Got Even Better Braun's New Series 9 Pro+ offers a best-in-class shaving experience. READ MORE Can You Build Muscle When You Run? Will your 5k habit help you get you swole? Here's what you need to know. READ MORE Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Men's Health is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2023 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779