Home blood pressure monitoring more reliable than clinical monitoring
Blood pressure management is crucial for preventing severe health issues like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage.
A recent study by investigators at Kaiser Permanente...
50% of people with this heart problem dying of heart attack, stroke
Recent research has highlighted a notable decrease in stroke and heart attack-related deaths among patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF), one of the UK's most...
Menopause and heart health – 4 tips for a healthy heart while your body...
Medical experts note that hormone and body composition changes during the transition to menopause can increase the risk of developing heart disease after menopause.
The...
This diabetes drug may improve heart and blood vessel health in aging
Aging comes with its own set of health issues, and one of the most serious ones is the hardening and declining function of blood...
CT scans outperform genetics in predicting heart disease risk
A recent Northwestern Medicine study, published in JAMA, has revealed that CT scans are more effective than genetic testing in predicting the risk of...
Vital vitamins for a healthy heart
Taking care of your heart is crucial for overall health and well-being. Along with exercise and a nutritious diet, getting the right vitamins is...
Common diabetes drugs linked to increased heart risk
A recent study from Northwestern University has raised concerns about two widely used drugs for treating type 2 diabetes, sulfonylureas and basal insulin.
These drugs...
How alcohol can affect your blood pressure and heart health
A comprehensive analysis involving seven international research studies, published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, suggests a direct correlation between alcohol consumption and...
High blood pressure can cause more dialysis and deaths, study finds
Recent research from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TDMU) has raised a significant concern about the increasing dangers associated with acute hypertension, commonly known...
Heart health tips for when the mercury dips
Winter is the right time of year for all kinds of cool activities – skiing, skating and ice fishing, just to name a few.
Unfortunately,...