Dropping blood pressure may predict frailty, falls in older people
Mar 30, 2020
The falling rate of blood pressure after standing is associated with frailty and the number of falls in older people, a new study finds.
Prevention
Eating well can benefit both your health and your bank account
Mar 27, 2020
Proper nutrition not only prevents illnesses like stroke, heart disease and diabetes – it also can save money. (This article was created with financial support from Transamerica.)
COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'
Mar 25, 2020
“Herd immunity” is a new phrase for many people, but in light of the current pandemic, it’s important to understand exactly what it is. American Heart Association Chief Medical Officer for Prevention Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains.
What heart patients should know about the coronavirus
Mar 24, 2020
As the coronavirus spreads, people with cardiovascular issues should pay extra attention, experts say.
If you hunker down against coronavirus, don't stop reaching out, experts say
Mar 13, 2020
High-risk patients may need to isolate against COVID-19, but this is no time to back off from caring, experts say.
Sleep should be added as measure of heart health, study says
Mar 6, 2020
Sleep habits, like diet and exercise, should be included in a tool used to measure our risk for heart disease.
Olive oil may lower heart disease risk
Mar 5, 2020
Consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil each day could lower the risk of coronary heart disease, a new study suggests.
Millennials have their own ideas about food – and that's changing the entire system
Mar 4, 2020
Millennials have recently surpassed baby boomers in buying power, and their influence is transforming the U.S. food industry. How will this impact public health?
Regular bedtime may be good for the waistline
Mar 3, 2020
Women who went to bed at the same time each night lost about a pound of body fat during six weeks compared to women whose bedtimes varied, a new study shows.
Estrogen therapy in early menopause may help keep arteries clear
Mar 3, 2020
Taking an estrogen pill early in menopause could slow the progress of fatty buildups in the neck arteries, according to new research.