Heart Health

Scientists find better treatment of irregular heartbeat

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm abnormality and is projected to affect about two percent of the global population by 2050. It...

How to check your blood pressure accurately at home

Follow expert advice and a step-by-step video to ensure you’re getting the most accurate numbers. To check your blood pressure, you just switch on a...

Listening to music while driving may reduce heart attack risk

In a new study, researchers found that stress while driving is a risk factor for the development of heart disease and sudden cardiac complications...

There may be no “normal” resting heart rate

In a new study, researchers found that a person's normal resting heart rate is fairly consistent over time, but may vary from others' by...

Cocoa may ease walking pain from peripheral artery disease

Cocoa may be more than just a warm treat during chilly winter months. New research suggests it might ease the pain of walking for people...

Scientists find an easy way to prevent heart disease, reduce cholesterol

Apples are rich in fiber and compounds called polyphenols. They could reduce the amount of total and LDL cholesterol and improve blood vessel health in...

Eating plants over protein may protect your heart health

In a new study, researchers found that a plant-based diet may be key to lowering the risk of heart disease. They found that diets with...

Caring for your heart is critical during winter

We may be starting the new year with mild temperatures, but we still have a long stretch of winter months ahead. As the temperatures inevitably...

Statin drugs may benefit people with high-risk prostate cancer

In a new study, researchers found that statins may help increase survival in men with high-risk prostate cancer. The research was conducted by a team...

Heart attack patients with mild cognitive impairment get fewer treatments

People with mild cognitive impairment don’t always receive the same, established medical treatment that patients with normal cognitive functioning get when they have a...