NEWS / HEART

HEPA Help for Hypertension

Pollution from cars and factories doesn't only affect breathing. It can raise blood pressure. An at-home air purifier will help lower it. >

COVID-19 Infections Stiffen Arteries, Accelerate Aging

Your body generates a lot of inflammation as it fights a COVID infection. The result? Arteries become prematurely stiff. Take precautions. >

A Surprisingly Good Egg

Eggs are better for us than most of us have been led to believe. It's not eggs raising your cholesterol, it's saturated fat in other foods. >

This Test Tells You More About Your Heart Attack Risk

Wondering if you need a statin? Calcium scans are painless and can tell doctors whether your arteries are narrowing due to atherosclerosis. >

He's 50 Years Old; His Cardiovascular Age is 57

A heart risk calculator developed by the American Heart Association can tell you how your heart age compares to your chronological age. >

Heart Scarring, Arrhythmias Seen in Aging Athletes

Thickening or scarring of the heart muscle is not uncommon in aging athletes and can bring on an irregular heartbeat. There's help. >

When You Lose Weight, Where Does the Fat Go?

Losing weight changes your fat cells. The changes tell us more about why weight loss helps type 2 diabetes and is so good for the heart. >

A Hot Dog a Day...

Eating processed meat equal to one hot dog a day raises the risk of type 2 diabetes by 11% and colorectal cancer by 7%. How to cut back. >

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. >

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