Her aorta tore while in Ireland. She turned her drama into a cabaret act.
When Shana Pennington-Baird signed up for a summer conference in Ireland to enrich her voice acting career, she was excited to tack on some...
The rules for measuring blood pressure – and why they exist
The last time your blood pressure was measured, did you rush to the appointment while sipping coffee? Were you perched on an exam table...
What’s the connection between diabetes and heart disease
Diabetes and heart disease are two of the most prevalent health issues worldwide, and their connection is both significant and concerning.
Understanding this link is...
The lifesaving power of regular check-ups in heart failure management
Heart failure, a condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should, affects millions of people worldwide.
Managing heart failure effectively requires...
This salt substitute can effectively reduce high blood pressure
To address the high salt consumption prevalent in the American diet, researchers have developed an innovative salt formulation designed to be a healthier alternative...
This skin disease linked to heart disease risk
When you think about psoriasis, you probably imagine the visible symptoms of the condition—red, scaly patches on the skin that often cause discomfort and...
What is the connection between malnutrition and high blood pressure?
Malnutrition and high blood pressure are two significant health concerns that might seem unrelated at first glance, but they share complex interconnections that can...
Understanding and treating obesity: What’s missing?
In the United States, the number of people who are overweight is on the rise, making it harder to reduce the number of heart...
Why antioxidants can boost heart failure management
Heart failure, where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively throughout the body, remains a major health concern worldwide.
Recent research has highlighted the...
Loneliness may increase stroke risk in older adults
A recent study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that chronic loneliness might significantly increase the risk of...