Rising blood pressure puts women at greater stroke risk than men
Aug 13, 2019
As hypertension grows more severe, a woman's risk of having a stroke increases more than a man's, suggesting a need for sex-specific guidelines blood pressure control.
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Here's why stroke survivors need to pay attention to bone health
Aug 9, 2019
Osteoporosis and the danger of fractures may not be on everyone's list of stroke consequences, but they should be.
Stare at your phone, see your blood pressure? It could happen
Aug 6, 2019
A study shows high-tech video selfies can produce accurate readings, although work lies ahead.
Pulse waves may detect problems missed by blood pressure readings
Jul 29, 2019
A simple wrist measurement could reveal circulatory issues in menopausal women, preliminary research says.
Early in pregnancy may be a prime time to promote heart health
Jul 23, 2019
Women who achieve good cardiovascular health early in pregnancy reap heart-healthy benefits for many years to follow.
With help, a boy's dreams of flight get to soar despite his heart issues
Jul 22, 2019
Envoy Air gives a lift to a Montana 8-year-old whose family is counting on a breakthrough that would put his future up in the air – which is just where he wants it.
A study of fainting astronauts could provide help for the earthbound, too
Jul 19, 2019
Regular workouts and an IV on landing seem to solve a vexing problem with space travel.
Know the flax (and the chia): A little seed may be what your diet needs
Jul 19, 2019
Seeds can pack a lot of nutrients into a small serving and can be a good addition to a heart-healthy diet.
For black women, pregnancy complications could be early sign of heart disease risk
Jul 15, 2019
Researchers add to evidence that gestational diabetes is a "harbinger of disorders" women could be prone to developing later in life.
'Surprising' lack of progress on heart disease in younger adults, especially in women
Jul 8, 2019
After decades of declining cardiovascular disease rates, a new study shows the trend is reversing among younger people, and especially women.