Coronavirus intensifies existing issues for older immigrants
Apr 28, 2020
Language barriers and cultural barriers in dealing with the coronavirus.
Prevention
Traumatic childhood increases lifelong risk for heart disease, early death
Apr 28, 2020
Children exposed to abuse and other adversity were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease as adults, according to new research.
Pandemic brings another threat to forefront for African Americans and Latinos
Apr 27, 2020
African Americans and Latinos tend to be less physically active than white people, adding to the danger of the coronavirus in their communities – and the urgency to address the disparity.
Essential advice for stressed-out essential workers
Apr 24, 2020
As job-related stress soars among essential workers, mental health experts offer strategies for coping.
How to get the most out of health apps
Apr 23, 2020
Health and fitness apps can be helpful – but choose wisely, experts say.
He's a doctor, a heart disease survivor – and a COVID-19 patient
Apr 22, 2020
Dr. Tim Martindale knew being 62, overweight and only a few years removed from a heart attack and triple bypass could turn COVID-19 into a death sentence.
Country's former top doc learned resilience by dealing with disasters
Apr 22, 2020
Former U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin said prevention and community outreach are the keys to a healthier America.
Cut off from counseling during the coronavirus pandemic? There are options
Apr 14, 2020
Whether the challenge is addiction or something else, finding therapy can be tough while social distancing – but it can be done.
Want to help overstressed ERs? Be safe at home
Apr 13, 2020
Cooped-up families and seniors can take steps to avoid accidents – and prevent trips to the emergency room during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clogged arteries are not the only sign of cardiovascular disease
Apr 9, 2020
New research underscores the need for increased testing in people with symptoms of heart disease but who don’t have blocked arteries. Some may have a disorder called INOCA.