Common blood pressure drug may help you live longer
A common drug used to treat high blood pressure might have a surprising extra benefit—it could help people live longer and stay healthier as...
New MIT heart patch boosts recovery after heart attacks
Engineers at MIT have developed a special patch that may help heal the heart after a heart attack. This flexible patch is placed directly...
Avocado could help reduce risk of high blood pressure, study finds
Avocado is a fruit that is rich in dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium, mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and other bioactive phytochemicals.
These are nutritional components...
Should you really worry about high blood pressure numbers?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it can raise the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and...
Move more, medicate less: How exercise can help your heart
Doctors are now being encouraged to help people lower their blood pressure and cholesterol with exercise instead of medication—at least to start.
A new statement...
How simple everyday habits can improve heart health
Many people know that healthy habits can help prevent heart disease.
But if you already have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or even heart...
Honey could help control blood sugar, study finds
Scientists from the University of Toronto report that honey, when included in a healthy diet, may help improve blood sugar control.
Obesity is a common...
Night traffic noise may quietly harm your heart health, study finds
A large new study suggests that the sound of traffic outside your home at night could be doing more than disturbing your sleep—it may...
Stop eating 3 hours before bed could help protect your heart
A new study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that when you stop eating at night may matter just as much as what you eat.
Researchers found...
Silent signs of heart disease in women you should never ignore
Many people think heart disease only affects men, but it is actually the number one cause of death for women too.
The problem is, heart...