What you should know about chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a health condition where the kidneys slowly stop working well over time.
It is often called a silent disease...
Why pulse pressure matters for your blood pressure
When most people check their blood pressure, they look at two numbers: the top number, called systolic pressure, and the bottom number, called diastolic...
A smart device that helps older people stay steady and prevent falls
As we get older, it becomes harder to keep our balance. Our muscles become weaker, our eyesight changes, and how we sense movement also...
How many steps you need to walk to live longer
Good news for people who don’t enjoy intense workouts or long runs—you can still improve your health in a simple and easy way: by...
Can you lower blood pressure naturally without drugs?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many adults around the world. It is a serious condition because...
How to be safe when you are having a heart attack alone
Imagine you are alone and suddenly feel a strong, heavy pain in your chest. The pain spreads to your arm or even your jaw....
The best blood pressure target for people over 60 might surprise you
As people grow older, especially after turning 60, keeping blood pressure in a healthy range becomes more important than ever.
Blood pressure is the force...
Why dizziness often happens in type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that affects how the body handles blood sugar, also called glucose.
Many people with diabetes manage their condition...
Surprising benefits and side effects of cholesterol drugs
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that travels through our blood. Our bodies actually need some cholesterol to stay healthy.
It helps build cell walls and...
One blood pressure pill may be much safer than the other, 17-year study finds
A new study from Columbia University looked at health data from more than 730,000 people over 17 years. These people were all taking medicine...