CONDITIONS / HEART

Know Your Numbers

Do you know what your blood pressure is? Or your cholesterol or blood sugar? Many don't, but this ups your risk of a stroke or heart attack. >

Add Another Benefit to the Shingles Vaccine

Getting a shingles vaccine can do more than prevent a painful outbreak. It reduces your chances of developing cardiovascular disease. >

Heart-Healthy...Champagne?

It's a cause for celebration: Compounds in champagne and other white wines have been associated with lowering the risk of cardiac arrest. >

Phthalates and the Heart

Phthalates used to manufacture certain plastics raise the risk of heart disease. There are a number of ways you can reduce your exposure. >

The Time to Change Unhealthy Habits

Young adults may get away with habits like smoking and drinking for a while, but by 35 or so, they begin to take a serious toll on health. >

A New Safeguard Against Dementia: Blood Pressure Control

If you have high blood pressure, meds to lower it will protect you from a stroke or heart attack and likely cut your risk of dementia. >

NIH Slashed Science Funding Across States That Backed Trump

The funding cuts to the NIH have upended research in red states as well as blue. It may take years to get investigations back up to speed. >

Treatment Add-On Improves Outcomes for Coronary Patients

Statins help people recover from a heart attack, but they often are started too late and leave patients vulnerable to a second coronary. >

Activity Monitor Readings Offer Early Warnings on Heart Problems

Step count and heart rate info from smartphones and activity trackers can be used to identify potential heart problems before they happen. >

A Two-For-One Health Special

Following the American Heart Association's guidelines for a healthy heart reduces the risk of Alzheimer's as well as cardiovascular disease. >

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