How heart health could affect your brain: New study finds a surprising link
New research shows that early signs of heart trouble may be linked to changes in the brain, such as brain shrinkage, which can be...
Study suggests lower blood pressure target may benefit older adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
For many...
Keeping blood pressure under control may lower dementia risk
A new study from researchers at Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions has found that keeping blood pressure under control for a longer period...
Your smartwatch might be a powerful heart health tool
A new study suggests that your smartwatch could do more than just count your steps or track your heart rate—it might help assess your...
Women face higher risk of death after heart surgery
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that women are more likely to die from complications after high-risk heart surgery than...
Why both blood pressure numbers matter — especially if you’re under 50
When you get your blood pressure checked, you usually hear two numbers: for example, 120 over 80. The first number, called systolic pressure, measures how hard...
This nutrient is the unsung hero for lowering blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very common health issue. If left untreated, it can lead to serious problems like heart attacks and...
Vitamins and minerals in pregnancy may lower high blood pressure risk
A new study suggests that pregnant women with higher levels of certain vitamins and minerals, such as B12, copper, and manganese, may have a...
Normal blood pressure in pregnancy may still signal future hypertension risk
A new study has found that some women who maintain blood pressure levels within the clinically normal range during pregnancy may still be at...
When the pandemic closed her mom’s nursing home to visitors, she moved in
When the CEO responsible for a nursing home in Pittsburgh learned the facility would have to ban visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, she...