Why Some People Have High Blood Pressure but a Slow Pulse
When most people think about heart health, they often focus on two important numbers: blood pressure and pulse rate.
Because both are linked to the...
Alone During a Heart Attack? These Simple Steps Could Save Your Life
A heart attack can happen without warning, even when you are completely alone.
You may be relaxing at home, watching television, working in your garden,...
Common Blood Thinner May Protect the Heart Better Than Aspirin
For decades, aspirin has been one of the most commonly used medicines to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with heart disease.
Millions...
Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Have Unexpected Long-Term Effects on the Kidneys
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world.
It affects millions of adults and can quietly...
Research Reveals the Hidden Heart Risks of Vaping
Over the past decade, vaping has become popular with both adults and teenagers. Many people switched from traditional cigarettes believing e-cigarettes were much safer.
While...
Why Strength Training Could Be One of the Best Heart Habits for Women
Lifting weights is often associated with building stronger muscles, but new research suggests it may also help protect the heart.
A large study published in...
Old Blood Pressure Drug Could Treat Heart Disease in Obesity
People living with obesity often face several health problems at the same time. High blood pressure, high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and heart disease...
Which Diabetes Drug Is Better for People with Irregular Heartbeat?
Choosing the right medicine for type 2 diabetes is becoming more complicated because many newer drugs provide benefits beyond lowering blood sugar. Some medicines...
New Test Could Predict Who Benefit Most from Heart Failure Drug
Scientists have long known that some people inherit genetic changes that greatly increase their risk of developing cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart...
Doctors May Soon Prescribe Exercise Before Medicine for Mild High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Many people think of exercise as something they should do to lose weight or stay fit. However, doctors are increasingly viewing physical activity as...