Why brushing your teeth could help protect your heart after a heart attack
Good oral hygiene isn’t just about having clean teeth and fresh breath—it might also help protect your heart.
A new study from Tokyo Medical and...
Weight-loss surgery can help the heart, even if diabetes stays
Metabolic surgery, often called weight-loss or bariatric surgery, is a medical procedure that helps people lose a large amount of weight.
It’s usually considered by...
Study finds a new cause of heart disease
Heart disease—including heart attacks and strokes—continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.
Despite the use of medications like aspirin and...
How magnesium can help lower blood pressure
Magnesium is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. It helps with many important jobs inside the body. One of these jobs...
Coffee and high blood pressure: what you need to know
If you enjoy drinking coffee but also have very high blood pressure, a recent study suggests it might be time to take a closer...
Study finds one blood pressure drug may be safer than the other
A major study from Columbia University has shed new light on the safety of two common medications used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone...
This arm position could lead to a wrong blood pressure reading
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed that something as simple as how you position your arm during a blood pressure check...
Just three nights of poor sleep might harm your heart – new study
We’ve long known that a lack of sleep is bad for the heart – but scientists are now starting to understand exactly how it...
Understanding blood pressure drug side effects in men
Taking care of your heart is essential, especially for men, who often face unique challenges when it comes to high blood pressure. While medications...
Common blood pressure medicine may affect sleep, study finds
Getting enough sleep is vital for staying healthy. Sleep helps the body recover, keeps the mind sharp, and plays a key role in mental...