Even after his cardiac arrest, doctor-comedian finds things to laugh about
Will and Kristin Flanary were fast asleep in their home in Portland, Oregon, when Kristin awoke to what sounded like Will snoring.
She nudged him....
The best diets for preventing heart disease
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but there's good news: what you eat can significantly affect your heart health.
Decades...
Research shows new side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance found in our blood, necessary for building cell walls and producing hormones.
However, too much cholesterol can be problematic,...
‘You have about 6 months to live’: Woman who inherited heart problem needed transplant
Having watched her mother collapse and die at age 42, Alison Conklin feared she would meet the same fate. She carried that angst with...
How kidney function influences blood pressure
When we think about blood pressure, we often focus on lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and stress. However, the kidneys play a crucial, though...
The lifesaving benefits of cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation programs are crucial yet often underutilized resources for individuals recovering from heart attacks, surgery, or other heart-related health issues.
These structured programs are...
Lifestyle tweaks to reduce heart disease
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, but it’s not an inevitable part of aging.
Research shows that making certain lifestyle changes can...
Recognizing early signs of heart disease in women
Heart disease is often considered a problem that mostly affects men, but it's also the leading cause of death for women worldwide.
Women can have...
Natural supplements for heart health
When it comes to maintaining heart health, diet, exercise, and managing stress are at the forefront of prevention and care.
However, many also turn to...
Key symptoms of congestive heart failure you need to know
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It occurs when the heart's ability to pump blood effectively is compromised...