CONDITIONS / HEART

Lightning’s Striking Danger

The electrical discharge from a lightning strike can travel as much as five miles and carry 50,000 volts. Here's what to do to stay safe. >

The Stroke Belt

A Southern diet can greatly raise a person's risk of stroke and heart attack. Here's how to reduce the damage and still eat pecan pie. >

The Trace Minerals Mothers-to-Be — and Babies — Need

Good prenatal nutrition not only ensures a healthy newborn; it can offer children lasting protection against hypertension. >

The Lasting Harm of Teen Obesity

Once a teen becomes obese, even losing weight can't undo the health issues it sets in motion. Here's what parents can do to help their kids. >

Go Ahead, Have Some Chocolate

When you eat chocolate has a lot to do with how much chocolate affects your weight and metabolism. And not all the effects are bad. >

Junk Food Ads Continue to Target Kids

Food companies are spending more than ever pushing fast-food ads to kids — particularly targeting Black and Hispanic children. >

Strawberries’ Lo-Cal Health Statement

Two cups of strawberries, 130 calories, can lower blood sugar, reduce blood pressure, and provide antioxidant protection against cancer. >

Kefir's Benefits for the Heart

The fermented milk drink kefir can reduce the heart-damaging effects of metabolic syndrome, improving lipid levels and lowering blood sugar. >

Aspirin for Heart Disease? Less May Be More

Low-dose aspirin offers undeniable benefits for heart patients, a study finds. There are some risks, so talk to your doctor before starting. >

To Ease Stress, Reach for Fruit

Yoga, exercise, therapy and meditation can all help ease stress, but fruit arms your body against it. It seems to be about flavonoids. >

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