Belly fat raises risk of heart disease, stroke in older women despite normal BMI
Mar 7, 2019
Are you an "apple" or a "pear"? The answer can mean a big difference in heart disease risk for women after menopause.
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Concerns about heart health amid the opioid, meth epidemic
Mar 7, 2019
While worries about the dangers of drug use and overdosing have hit homes nationwide, there's also a growing concern, and a new raft of studies, about the cardiovascular dangers emerging from opioid and meth abuse.
Can social connection aid heart health in African-American community?
Mar 6, 2019
For black adults, connecting with neighbors could do much more than create a sense of community – it also might be good for their heart.
Opioid meds tied to higher risk of death in people with kidney disease
Mar 5, 2019
Opioid prescriptions, often the only medicine tolerated by people with chronic kidney disease, carry a higher risk of hospitalization and death, according to a new study.
Living in a green, leafy neighborhood could cut heart attack risk
Mar 5, 2019
Spending your golden years in a place with lots of trees and other greenery can be visually pleasing – and it also might be good for your heart, according to a new study.
Top CEOs offer strategies to improve workplace mental health
Mar 5, 2019
The American Heart Association has joined with more than 40 top CEOs to issue a roadmap for improving mental health in the workplace.
Are thrill-seekers with heart conditions playing with danger?
Mar 4, 2019
A serious heart condition often isn't enough to stop some from roller coasters and thrill-seeking activities.
Is long-distance running good for the heart?
Mar 1, 2019
Running is good exercise for heart health, but there's a debate about whether consistent long-distance running can do more harm than good.
Young sisters battle different types of heart disease
Feb 26, 2019
As one sister suffers four heart attacks by her 30th birthday, the younger sister is diagnosed with a different heart condition.
Heart attack survivors can thank her dad for new recovery tools
Feb 25, 2019
Experience as a patient's daughter fuels Dr. Francoise Marvel's desire to improve care.