How herbs and spices may help control blood pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It's a major risk factor for heart disease...
Shingles vaccine is a critical tool for preventing stroke, heart disease in olde people
Shingles, often recognized for its painful rash, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus responsible for chickenpox. After recovering from chickenpox, the virus...
Scientists find a safer alternative to aspirin for heart health
In a world where heart health is a major concern for many, a recent discovery offers new hope. Scientists have long been searching for...
Getting the mail left her chest feeling hot and cold. She was having a...
Mark Christofferson pulled up to the hospital, jumped out of the car and raced inside for help.
"My wife doesn't feel good," he told the...
How to manage morning blood pressure spikes
A common but lesser-known aspect of heart health is the morning blood pressure surge. This term describes the rapid rise in blood pressure that...
Do you really need compression socks on long flights?
Since the dawn of the jet age, travelers have been warned about the risks of dangerous blood clots while flying.
In recent years, those warnings...
Loss of sense of smell linked to heart disease, study finds
As we grow older, many of us may start noticing that our sense of smell isn't what it used to be. This change, while...
Key warning signs of heart disease in older people
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and its warning signs can often be subtle, especially in older adults. Recognizing...
How work stress can harm your heart health
Achieving a healthy work-life balance is becoming increasingly challenging for many people around the world.
With the demands of long working hours, constant availability, and...
Study finds Xylitol linked to higher risk of heart attack and stroke
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have discovered that high levels of xylitol, a common sugar substitute, are linked to an increased risk of heart...