This hormone can be a hidden cause of high blood pressure
Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have discovered that a hormone called aldosterone plays a bigger role in high blood pressure than previously thought.
Their...
Vitamin D supplements do not lower heart disease risk, study finds
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for adults over 65. At the same time, many seniors have low levels of Vitamin...
This treatment may help cure common cause of high blood pressure
Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have developed a simple, minimally invasive procedure that could...
Chronic venous insufficiency: the condition reportedly affecting President Trump
In light of reports from the White House that President Donald J. Trump has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), the American Heart...
Too much standing at work may raise blood pressure
A recent study from Finland has found that standing for long periods at work may negatively affect blood pressure, while sitting more during work...
Scientists find a new drug to reduce blood cholesterol
Cholesterol is something the body needs, but having too much of it can be dangerous. When cholesterol builds up in the arteries, it can...
High blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A new study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest Network has found a possible link between a common blood pressure medication and a higher...
Heart attack or anxiety? Understanding the difference
When someone experiences sudden chest pain, rapid heartbeat, or shortness of breath, it’s easy to think they might be having a heart attack. But...
How high is too high? Blood pressure and heart disease risk
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it usually doesn’t cause obvious symptoms but can quietly damage...
Healthy sleep is key to better heart and metabolic health, says AHA
Getting enough good-quality sleep is important for a healthy heart and metabolism, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).
The statement,...