Upping your step count, even in small amounts, may increase life span
Nov 3, 2022
Adding just 500 to 1,000 steps to your daily routine could cut your risk of dying, including from heart-related causes, according to new research.
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COVID-19 pandemic erased decade of progress in lowering heart disease death rate
Nov 3, 2022
Heart disease death rates fell for nearly a decade but jumped back up with the advent of COVID-19, a new study finds.
New guidelines revise how aortic disease is diagnosed and treated
Nov 2, 2022
The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ and American College of Cardiology have updated guidelines for how to diagnose and treat diseases affecting the body's largest artery.
Chest pain, shortness of breath linked to long-term risk of heart trouble
Nov 2, 2022
Chest pain and difficulty breathing may independently raise the risk of cardiovascular problems over a 30-year span, a new study finds.
Heart inflammation risk remains rare after third COVID-19 vaccine dose
Nov 1, 2022
Myocarditis is a rare side effect from the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. A new study suggests the third dose is as safe as the second.
Healthy fun or health risk? The two sides of fear
Oct 24, 2022
Fear can provide a healthy thrill, help us avoid danger or aggravate medical problems. Experts offer advice on how to stay on fear's good side.
How to lower heart disease and breast cancer risk at the same time
Oct 18, 2022
Some risk factors for breast cancer and heart disease overlap. Following simple evidence-backed tips can lead to a two-for-one benefit.
How job burnout can hurt your health – and what to do about it
Oct 12, 2022
Work burnout has increased during the pandemic and is a leading cause of stress, which can lead to health problems. Here's what to look for, and what to do about it.
He ran a 10K, went into heart failure and got a new heart – all in a few weeks
Oct 6, 2022
A rare condition called giant cell myocarditis caused Arthur Vaughn's heart to fail. He's since started a health-focused group for Black men and has devoted his life to helping others.
Heart risk factors, not heart disease itself, may increase odds of COVID-19 death
Oct 4, 2022
A new study helps clarify the connections between pre-existing heart disease and death from COVID-19.