Expert heart advice for rare genetic muscle disorder
Feb 6, 2020
Awareness is crucial when it comes to treating myotonic dystrophy, a rare genetic muscle disorder that can cause heart disease. A new paper offers guidance from medical experts.
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How a happy relationship can help your health
Feb 5, 2020
Loving relationships aren't just the stuff of candy hearts – they have significant influence on our physical health.
Chronic stress can cause heart trouble
Feb 4, 2020
Managing stress through physical activity, a good sleep routine and other healthy habits helps create a healthier overall lifestyle.
Persistent asthma linked to increased risk for heart rhythm disorder
Feb 4, 2020
People with persistent asthma may be more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, a new study shows.
Millions are learning to live with heart failure
Feb 3, 2020
Once considered a death sentence, heart failure is now a chronic disease for millions of Americans, who manage the condition through lifestyle, medications and advances in medical technology.
These Super Sunday puppies aren't just adorable, they can be good for health
Jan 31, 2020
Medical research that shows dogs are good for your health and your heart is backed up by countless anecdotes about the beneficial bonds between people and their pets.
What's blood type got to do with clot risk?
Jan 23, 2020
People with blood types A and B may be at higher risk for developing dangerous blood clots, according to a new study.
Can social media be good for your health?
Jan 22, 2020
Social media can be a powerful tool for disseminating information and promoting healthy habits. But the potential pitfalls of going online apply to health care issues as well.
What the heart has to do with the head
Jan 13, 2020
The heart and the brain are connected through the cardiovascular system, and it's never too late to make changes to boost heart health that will pay dividends in brain health, too.
Worried about brain lesions and dementia? Check this blood pressure number
Jan 8, 2020
People with lower diastolic blood pressure – the bottom number – had fewer white matter lesions in their brains, a new study reveals.