Blood pressure cuff errors may miss 30% of hypertension cases
Blood pressure checks are a routine part of most doctor visits, but new research suggests that the most common way we measure it may...
Warning signs of arterial blockage: what you need to know
Arterial blockages in the heart, also called coronary artery disease (CAD), occur when the major blood vessels that supply the heart become damaged or...
Walking more and faster reduces heart disease risk in people with high blood pressure
Sophia Antipolis, France – A major study of more than 36,000 people with high blood pressure has found that walking more steps per day...
Can your fitness tracker warn you about heart disease?
Wearable health devices have come a long way from simply counting steps. Today, these gadgets can track a wide range of health data, from...
Why pulse pressure plays a big role in blood pressure and heart health
When we talk about blood pressure, we often focus on two numbers: the top number (systolic pressure) and the bottom number (diastolic pressure).
These tell...
This daily food helps slow aging effects on waist, blood sugar, and blood pressure
A new study from Tufts University has shown that eating more whole grains can make a big difference in your health, especially as you...
This diabetes drug strongly benefits heart and kidney health—even without diabetes
A group of medications originally created to treat diabetes is now showing strong benefits for both heart and kidney health—even in people who don’t...
Scientists find a new cause of heart disease
For decades, doctors have tried to fight heart disease by focusing on the main risk factors — controlling diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and reducing...
Drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may prevent heart disease, stroke
Good news for coffee lovers — a new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may...
This heart-healthy diet helps control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A diet first made famous for lowering blood pressure may also help people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar in check.
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