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...
From near death to the Senior Olympics
Dan Williams of Reston, Virginia, was under a lot of stress when he felt a pounding sensation in his chest.
He thought it was probably...
Natural vasodilators for blood pressure management
Managing high blood pressure is crucial for maintaining heart health and preventing serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
One effective approach...
She didn’t know what was wrong. Neither did her dad when he had a...
Susan Koeppen was two hours into a conference call while working from her home in Kirkland, Washington, when she started feeling pain in her...
These two blood pressure drugs may harm your health, study finds
A groundbreaking study conducted over 17 years involving more than 730,000 individuals treated for high blood pressure has been revealed by researchers at Columbia...
Why good sleep can lower your blood pressure
Many of us know that getting a good night’s sleep makes us feel better the next day. But did you know that sleep can...
How culture influences high blood pressure prevalence and management
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major public health issue globally, affecting millions of people.
However, its prevalence and the ways in which it...
Symptoms and treatments of peripheral artery disease you need to know
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, usually the legs. When you...
How to live with congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a common yet serious condition affecting millions around the world. It develops when the heart can no longer pump...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may treat eye disease in diabetes
The LENS trial, a significant study conducted in Scotland, has brought new hope to those suffering from diabetic retinopathy, a common eye condition in...