Lowering heart failure risk with exercise
Heart failure, a condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should, is a growing concern worldwide.
It leads to tiredness, breathlessness,...
How to manage high blood pressure if you have diabetes
Living with diabetes means you're already on a journey that requires careful navigation. When high blood pressure decides to join the ride, the journey...
The hidden dangers of air pollution on heart and lung health
Two recent large studies in the United States, shared by The BMJ, have unveiled a troubling link between air pollution, specifically fine particulate matter...
What you need to know about heart block
Heart block, a condition that affects the electrical system of the heart, can significantly impact heart health and function.
This condition, also known as atrioventricular...
Herbal teas could help lower blood pressure, shows study
In our quest for a healthy heart and a peaceful mind, the answer might just lie in a warm, soothing cup of herbal tea.
Herbal...
This diabetes drug could protect heart and kidney health
For the millions of people battling type 2 diabetes, the risks of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure loom large. But a ray of...
The link between high blood pressure and cholesterol
Understanding the relationship between high blood pressure and cholesterol can feel like trying to unravel a complex puzzle.
However, this connection is simpler than it...
Arterial stiffness is a new big risk factor for high blood pressure
As high blood pressure and obesity continue to rise globally, despite increased awareness and efforts to encourage healthier lifestyles, a new risk factor has...
Snow shovelling: Healthy exercise or deadly activity?
Winter’s just over a month old and already from coast to coast, major storms have hit. While the snow can provide great opportunities for...
New way to diagnose and treat high blood pressure
In an exciting development from Queen Mary University of London, researchers have discovered a breakthrough in diagnosing and treating a common cause of high...