Causes and treatments of heart failure everyone should know
Millions of people in the United States suffer from heart failure.
While the name of their condition might sound dire, many heart failure patients can...
How much should you worry about that ‘extra’ heartbeat?
People may feel a flip-flop in their chest when they’re under stress, haven’t slept well or even during normal activity.
They may say, “I felt...
What women need to know about breast cancer and heart disease
Red dresses and pink ribbons have helped millions of Americans become aware of the separate tolls heart disease and breast cancer take on women.
But...
Swings in daily temperature may affect stroke severity
The highs and lows of the daily weather could signal something more important than which outfit to wear:
A study from South Korea suggests the...
Declines in heart attacks greater in men than women
In a new study, researchers found a steady decline in heart attacks for both men and women enrolled in the health system from 2000...
This high blood pressure drug may help lower gout risk
In a new study, researchers found that antihypertensive medication amlodipine is linked to a lower risk for gout compared with other antihypertensive drugs.
The research...
Sitting more linked to higher heart disease, diabetes risk in older women
In a new study, researchers found that longer sitting times were linked to higher levels of heart disease risk among overweight and obese postmenopausal...
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...