Blood sugar swings may signal more severe heart attack damage
A new study by Brazilian researchers has found that variations in blood sugar levels may help predict how much damage a heart attack causes,...
This dry fruit may help lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease
Prunes are dried plums that are naturally sweet, chewy, and free from added sugar.
They are packed with important nutrients like vitamin B6, manganese, and...
Shingles vaccine may prevent heart attack and stroke
Shingles is a painful skin condition that many people don’t expect to face later in life. But for those who’ve had chickenpox as a...
Common blood pressure drugs cannot prevent uncomplicated heart attacks, study finds
Beta blockers—drugs commonly prescribed for a range of cardiac conditions, including heart attacks—provide no clinical benefit for patients who have had an uncomplicated myocardial...
Warning signs of arterial blockage in the heart you need to know
Arterial blockages in the heart, known as coronary artery disease (CAD), happen when the main blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygen and...
Why both blood pressure numbers matter for heart disease prevention
You’ve probably had your blood pressure checked and heard about the two numbers: the top number (systolic) and the bottom number (diastolic).
For years, doctors...
Probing aspirin’s benefits: exploring its role in prevention
You’ve probably taken aspirin for pain or a fever. But some people take a low dose of aspirin every day.
It can reduce the risk...
Plumb tired of the same old fruits? Try plums
Grocery stores and farmers markets are bursting with vibrant colors, with towers of bright green watermelons and multicolored displays of berries garnering the spotlight.
But...
During swim practice, his heart stopped. His coach helped save his life.
In honor of his 62nd birthday, Don Milich challenged himself to swim 6.2 miles in a lake.
Sure, he hadn’t done much swimming since he...
Hormone therapy may help prevent heart disease in older women
Deciding whether to use hormone therapy during menopause is often confusing.
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, and while some symptoms like...