Brother's death from heart failure inspires his own fight for health
Jun 15, 2020
An Iowa principal shed more than 100 pounds – and rallied his students – after watching his brother fight heart failure.
Prevention
Heart fat captures researchers' attention
Jun 12, 2020
Epicardial adipose tissue can be helpful or harmful, and it might have a future role in heart disease prevention.
Pregnant women with heart defects don't always get this recommended test
Jun 8, 2020
Pregnant women with congenital heart disease face higher risk of cardiovascular complications, yet only half get the tests needed to identify problems early, a new study shows.
Taking blood pressure meds helps even frailest people live longer
Jun 8, 2020
Consistently taking prescribed blood pressure medications helped both frail and healthy older adults live longer, according to new research.
The dangers of sleep deprivation
Jun 5, 2020
Getting proper sleep could help prevent serious health problems. (This article was created with financial support from Transamerica.)
Looking for ways to protect against pandemic PTSD
Jun 2, 2020
In the wake of COVID-19, experts are bracing for a wave of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues.
How bacteria in your gut interact with the mind and body
May 28, 2020
Researchers are learning about links between the microbes in your gut and mental conditions such as depression and anxiety.
For kids, a pandemic of stress could have long-term consequences
May 27, 2020
Family crises related to the coronavirus could cause childhood trauma, which has been linked to heart problems years later.
Cooking more at home? Diverse food cultures can expand heart-healthy menu
May 20, 2020
Trying different dishes from a variety of cultures can spice up your meals.
After heart attack, home health care could help prevent return to hospital
May 15, 2020
Receiving home health care after a heart attack may keep recent survivors out of the hospital, new research suggests.