Whole grains may help control waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar
A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who consumed at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...
This common drug linked to dangerous heart rhythm disease
New research from the University of Birmingham and scientists in Germany has found a worrying link between anabolic steroid use and a serious heart...
Whole grains could help prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes
A new study shows that middle-aged and older adults who eat at least three servings of whole grains each day tend to have smaller...
Can beta-blockers harm women’s heart health?
A recent study from the University of Bologna has revealed important information about how beta-blockers—commonly used to treat high blood pressure—may affect women differently...
Mediterranean diet with lean beef may lower heart disease risk
A recent study funded by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association found that eating a Mediterranean-style diet with lean beef leads to lower levels of...
After a heart attack at 47, she found purpose in helping Hispanic communities stay...
Patricia Bracknell and her husband, Butch, spent a full Saturday doing yardwork at their home in Norfolk, Virginia.
Too tired to make dinner, they popped...
Surgery may lower death and heart risks in hyperthyroidism
A new study from Boston University has found that surgery may be a better long-term treatment for people with hyperthyroidism, especially when it comes...
Can fish oil really help lower cholesterol and blood pressure?
In the sea of dietary supplements claiming to boost our health, fish oil has been a standout for its purported benefits on heart health,...
Art programs can help prevent heart disease, diabetes and other leading causes of death
Art isn’t just something we see on a stage or in a studio—it can actually help us live longer and healthier lives.
That’s the main...
This small change could save millions with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” happens when the force of blood flowing through your arteries stays too high for too long.
It...