How obesity increases the risk of heart disease in older people
As people grow older, their risk of developing heart disease increases, and one of the biggest risk factors is obesity. Being overweight or obese puts...
Big breakfast may protect mental health in people with heart disease
A new study suggests that when and what you eat may play a role in maintaining good mental health.
Researchers in China found that heart...
This is the key to reducing heart attack and death risk in diabetes
A study from the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford highlights the critical importance of controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a type 2 diabetes...
This weight-loss drug may improve heart health by reducing harmful fat
A study from UT Southwestern has found that liraglutide, a common weight-loss drug, may also benefit heart health by reducing two types of harmful...
Why high blood pressure can increase stroke risk
High blood pressure, often called hypertension, is one of the most common health issues affecting older adults.
While it may seem like just a number...
What cold weather does to the body and how to protect yourself this winter
As temperatures drop, zip up that coat, pull on a hat and gloves and be mindful of how much time you're exposed to the...
The best exercises for lowering high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue for adults over 60.
It can lead to serious problems like heart disease, strokes, and...
During family vacation, 39-year-old mother’s heart stopped at a water park
During a Fourth of July weekend with their two children, Tara and Tyler Yell visited a water park about 90 minutes from their home...
These blood pressure drugs may increase heart failure risk in women
A recent study from the University of Bologna has found that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure may have a higher risk of...
Why shingle vaccine can help prevent stroke and heart disease
Shingles is a painful skin condition that many people may not think about until it happens to them. It comes from the same virus...