Caring for her mother, a medical student learned how a little compassion can make a difference
Apr 18, 2025
From a young age, Diana Castillo Bonilla watched her mother's struggle with heart problems. Now, she's hoping to put the lessons to use.
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When it comes to sleep, quality may be just as important as quantity
Apr 14, 2025
A good night's rest and its impact on your overall health and well-being depends on timing, satisfaction and consistency – not just duration – according to a new science report.
A heart artery tore weeks before her due date, putting the lives of mom and baby at risk
Apr 11, 2025
Nefertari Nelson-Williams was nearly nine months pregnant when she had emergency surgery to repair a spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
An 8-minute limit at cardiac rehab propelled heart attack survivor to push for more
Apr 9, 2025
Fighting a family history of heart disease, Sheron Lee found fitness in the gym and through walking and dancing.
Even weekend workouts could help you live longer
Apr 2, 2025
A win for weekend warriors? Any time is a good time to get the recommended amount of physical activity, which could reduce the risk of an early death, new research finds.
Addressing risk factors during teen years can prevent heart-related issues in adulthood
Mar 26, 2025
As many "emerging adults" experience heart disease risk factors by their late teens, a new report explores how to help them head off future issues.
Poor sleep linked to advanced stages of a complex heart and kidney disease syndrome
Mar 25, 2025
Researchers question whether poor sleep may play a role in the progression of CKM syndrome, a complex heart and kidney-related condition that can extend to other organs.
Why sniffles and sneezes should make you think about heart health this allergy season
Mar 21, 2025
As researchers unravel a connection between cardiovascular health and allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, and asthma, here's what you need to know.
How's your balance? Here's what that could mean for heart and brain health
Mar 19, 2025
As people age, having good balance becomes crucial for staying active and supporting cardiovascular health.
'Tough as nails': How Dr. Caroline Bedell Thomas blazed a trail in heart research
Mar 13, 2025
As the creator of the decades-long Johns Hopkins Precursors Study, Dr. Caroline Bedell Thomas pioneered ways for identifying the root causes of heart disease.