Heart Health

How to manage heart disease with fewer medications

Heart disease is a major global health concern, but managing it doesn't always mean relying heavily on medications. For many people, making certain lifestyle changes...

Common causes of heart rhythm disorders you need to know

Heart rhythm disorders, also known as arrhythmias, occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate heartbeats don't work properly. This can cause the heart to beat...

Heart exercise for high blood pressure control

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke. Fortunately, along with medications...

High-intensity interval training can boost your heart health

When it comes to maintaining a healthy heart, exercise plays a critical role. Among the various types of exercise, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has...

Family travels over 1,000 miles for son’s heart transplant

Ten-year-old Brady Thompson spends several days a week challenging his body, often on a treadmill, through “around the world” basketball games with his physical...

Scientists find a new risk factor for heart disease

Researchers from around the world have linked transportation noise to increased risks of heart and brain vascular diseases. This group of experts, including noise specialists...

Scientists find new treatment for acute heart failure

Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy have discovered a promising new approach to treat acute heart failure,...

Common causes and prevention of heart failure: What to know

Heart failure, a term that can sound alarming, is a condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should. This doesn't mean...

What you need to know about white coat hypertension

White coat hypertension might sound like something related to fashion, but it's actually a medical term that describes a common phenomenon. Imagine walking into a...

Scientists find common causes of high systolic blood pressure

High systolic blood pressure, often just called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that can significantly increase the risk of heart...