What you need to know about white coat hypertension
White coat hypertension might sound like something related to fashion, but it's actually a medical term that describes a common phenomenon.
Imagine walking into a...
Scientists find common causes of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure, often just called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that can significantly increase the risk of heart...
Alcohol and heart health: What you need to know
Alcohol consumption and its effects on heart health have been subjects of scientific studies for decades, yielding results that are both intriguing and complex.
While...
Even after his cardiac arrest, doctor-comedian finds things to laugh about
Will and Kristin Flanary were fast asleep in their home in Portland, Oregon, when Kristin awoke to what sounded like Will snoring.
She nudged him....
The best diets for preventing heart disease
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but there's good news: what you eat can significantly affect your heart health.
Decades...
Research shows new side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance found in our blood, necessary for building cell walls and producing hormones.
However, too much cholesterol can be problematic,...
‘You have about 6 months to live’: Woman who inherited heart problem needed transplant
Having watched her mother collapse and die at age 42, Alison Conklin feared she would meet the same fate. She carried that angst with...
How kidney function influences blood pressure
When we think about blood pressure, we often focus on lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and stress. However, the kidneys play a crucial, though...
The lifesaving benefits of cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation programs are crucial yet often underutilized resources for individuals recovering from heart attacks, surgery, or other heart-related health issues.
These structured programs are...
Lifestyle tweaks to reduce heart disease
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, but it’s not an inevitable part of aging.
Research shows that making certain lifestyle changes can...