Worried about brain lesions and dementia? Check this blood pressure number
Jan 8, 2020
People with lower diastolic blood pressure – the bottom number – had fewer white matter lesions in their brains, a new study reveals.
Prevention
Statins may do double duty on heart disease and cancer
Jan 6, 2020
New research adds to the evidence that statins may prevent cancer or help people live longer after a cancer diagnosis.
Is your New Year's resolution to retire in 2020? Here's how that might affect health
Jan 3, 2020
Some people make resolutions to hit the gym more, others to eat healthier. But for some, retiring might be the top goal for the new year.
How to get started on the path to better health in the New Year
Dec 31, 2019
Ready to be healthy in 2020? A few little steps can go a long way.
Are you drinking enough water during winter months?
Dec 19, 2019
Just because the dog days of summer are a distant memory doesn't mean you should forget about staying hydrated.
Working too much could lead to high blood pressure
Dec 19, 2019
People who put in long hours at the office may be more likely to have high blood pressure, which could cause heart disease, a new study shows.
How to keep year-end deadlines from ruining your health
Dec 16, 2019
End-of-year deadlines can be stressful. Here's how to cope.
Lovely but dangerous, wood fires bring health risks
Dec 13, 2019
Your fireplace might look delightful, but wood smoke is filled with things that can hurt you.
Could fish oil fight inflammation?
Dec 12, 2019
Properly formulated enriched fish oil supplements may increase the levels of anti-inflammatory molecules in the bloodstream, according to a new study.
Cold heart facts: Why you need to watch out in winter
Dec 11, 2019
Several factors make winter a time of particular risk for heart-related problems.