What is the right blood pressure target for healthy aging?
As people grow older, keeping blood pressure in a healthy range becomes more important—but also more complicated.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can...
This therapy after heart attack may help prevent heart failure
A new study has found that giving stem cell therapy to heart attack patients with weak heart function may help prevent heart failure and...
These people face unique risks for heart attacks
When most people think about heart attacks, they imagine older adults. But a new study from Yale University shows that younger adults—especially those under...
Why so few people use this easy method to lower blood pressure
Salt substitutes are a simple and effective way to lower blood pressure, yet very few people with high blood pressure are using them.
This finding...
New blood test could help doctors diagnose heart failure in women
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world, yet it remains one of the most difficult heart diseases...
Quick ‘exercise snacks’ could improve your heart health
Many people want to improve their health but struggle to find time or motivation to exercise regularly.
A new study brings hope by showing that...
Fluctuating blood pressure may raise risk of sudden cardiac death
A new study suggests that middle-aged adults whose blood pressure changes a lot over time may have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death...
A common drug may prevent heart attacks without causing bleeding
Heart attacks have been the number one cause of death in the United States for over 100 years. Most treatments work by breaking apart...
This kidney treatment can reduce high blood pressure, study shows
A recent study has found that a special treatment called radiofrequency renal denervation (RDN) can help lower blood pressure in people with difficult-to-treat high...
Why ignoring your body clock can strongly harm your heart
In today’s busy world, many people stay up late, work overnight shifts, or spend hours in front of screens long after sunset.
These modern habits...