Understanding blood pressure monitors: manual vs. digital
When it comes to monitoring blood pressure, accuracy is key. Blood pressure readings influence how we manage health conditions like hypertension, which affects millions...
Why this daily food can help prevent high blood pressure, heart disease
A recent study from Tufts University, drawing on data from the Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort, has highlighted the health benefits of whole grains,...
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...