Heart Health

The best time to take vitamins to prevent heart disease

Scientists from Harbin Medical University found the optimal time to take vitamin supplements during the day. Eating time is relevant for our health. For example,...

Natural ways to help lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects people all over the world. It happens when the blood vessels become...

This common plant nutrient could help reduce high blood pressure

Scientists from the Hospital of Southern Medical University have found that quercetin — a plant pigment that gives many fruits and vegetables their vibrant...

Start high with statins to lower bad cholesterol, experts say

Doctors agree that lowering LDL cholesterol—the so-called “bad” cholesterol—can make a real difference in preventing and treating heart disease. High LDL levels can clog arteries,...

Fluctuating blood pressure may signal higher heart disease risk

Have you ever heard of blood pressure? It’s the force your blood puts on the walls of your arteries as it moves through your...

New discovery could transform heart disease treatment

For many years, doctors have focused on treating diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol to prevent heart disease. Medicines like aspirin and statins have...

Warning signs of heart disease in older adults

Heart disease is one of the main causes of death around the world. In older adults, the signs of heart problems can be harder...

Understanding the long-term impact of blood pressure drug use

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the...

Heart disease deaths decline in the U.S. despite rising obesity

Between 1990 and 2019, the United States saw a major drop in deaths caused by heart disease. In 1990, heart disease led to the...

High blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest

A recent study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has found a possible link between a common high blood pressure medicine and a...