Fluctuating blood pressure after stroke could mean higher risk of death
Feb 6, 2019
Fluctuating blood pressure after a stroke is associated with higher risk of death, according to a new study.
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High blood pressure tops list of factors contributing to stroke in young adults
Feb 5, 2019
A new study suggests screening younger adults now for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and other risk factors may help prevent stroke later.
Trump kicks off American Heart Month: Never too late to get heart-smart
Feb 1, 2019
In annual proclamation, president urges nation to "commit to a lifestyle that improves overall heart health."
8 things that can affect your heart聽鈥� and what to do about them
Feb 1, 2019
From resting heart rate to waist circumference, here's what you need to know about eight factors than can affect your heart health.
Cardiovascular diseases affect nearly half of American adults, statistics show
Jan 31, 2019
Nearly half of American adults have cardiovascular diseases, a percentage that reflects recent guidelines for high blood pressure.
Keeping score on the healthy and unhealthy side of Super Bowl ads
Jan 31, 2019
From a health perspective, Super Bowl viewers face a challenge in sorting the healthy products from the unhealthy ones.
Chilling studies show cold weather could increase stroke risk
Jan 31, 2019
If lower temperatures mean higher stroke risk, as research indicates, what should you do about it?
Taking medicine for a cold? Be mindful of your heart.
Jan 18, 2019
Be careful what you reach for to treat that cold. Some over-the-counter cold medicines can affect the heart.
Why do IVF pregnancies with frozen embryos increase preeclampsia risk?
Jan 14, 2019
A new study may have uncovered why pregnant women who had IVF using frozen embryo transfer may be more susceptible to preeclampsia.
Blood pressure may explain elevated dementia risk in black adults
Jan 9, 2019
Older black adults with high blood pressure, and especially black men, show more severe cognitive declines than white adults with high blood pressure, according to new research.