These places may harm people with high blood pressure, heart disease
In a study from the American Heart Association, scientists found visiting high-altitude locations may be dangerous for people with high blood pressure or certain...
This sleep problem could cause lower back pain
In a study from Zhejiang University, scientists found that insomnia could cause lower back pain and vice versa.
Lower back pain is sometimes associated with...
These people more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure
A recent study from Rutgers University found younger men and older women are more likely to have high blood pressure that’s uncontrolled despite taking...
Scientists find new way to prevent heart disease
Nearly half of all American adults have elevated blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure contributes to 65% of cardiovascular deaths in the United...
Scientists discover a cause of long COVID fatigue
The diagnosis and treatment of long COVID syndrome (LCS) are still very difficult, and there is only a little knowledge about the factors causing...
He used to hike mountains. A stroke left him learning to walk again.
Richard Samuelian recently got back from a hike in Yosemite National Park.
A few years ago, the 52-year-old couldn't walk down the hallway of his...
Feeling stressed? It can show in your skin, hair and nails
Stress can also be a trigger for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, causing the conditions to flare-up.
Psychosocial stress linked to higher stroke risk
In a study from the National University of Ireland Galway, scientists found that self-reported psychosocial stress is associated with an increased risk for stroke.
Many people with high blood pressure take drugs that worsen it
1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be unintentionally taking a drug for another condition that causes blood pressure to climb even higher.
COVID-19 vaccination more effective than natural immunity
People of all age groups benefited significantly more from vaccination than natural immunity acquired from a previous COVID infection.