This exercise saves heart health in people with high blood pressure
Analysis of over 36,000 people with high blood pressure has shown that taking more steps, even below the recommended daily target of 10,000 steps,...
Weekly flossing may lower risks of stroke and irregular heartbeat
Flossing your teeth at least once a week may do more than just keep your smile healthy—it could also help protect your brain and...
Cholesterol drugs help your heart—but could affect your brain, weight, or lungs
Doctors often prescribe cholesterol-lowering drugs to help people stay healthy, especially as they get older.
These medications are known for lowering the risk of heart...
Using high-dose statins first can lower heart disease risk
Lowering LDL cholesterol—the so-called “bad” cholesterol—is one of the most effective ways to prevent heart disease and strokes.
High LDL levels can clog arteries, leading...
Gum disease may raise risk of irregular heartbeat
Tempted to skip the floss? A new study from Hiroshima University warns that neglecting oral hygiene could have serious consequences for your heart.
Researchers found...
Common vaccine for skin rash could prevent heart disease, stroke
Shingles is a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox before, the virus doesn’t actually leave...
Kidney disease has a dangerous link with heart problems
Kidney disease and heart disease are more connected than most people realize. Problems with the kidneys can lead to problems with the heart, and...
Taking blood pressure drug at bedtime greatly reduces heart risks
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious health condition that can lead to life-threatening problems if not managed properly.
While many people focus on...
New blood test could predict heart disease risk better than cholesterol levels alone
For nearly 60 years, doctors have relied on measuring cholesterol levels in the blood to identify people at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
But a...
Irregular heartbeat leads to much higher death risks in heart disease, stroke
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a condition where the heart beats irregularly and often too fast. It has become a major focus of medical research...