Energy drinks may provide jolt to heart, blood pressure
May 29, 2019
People who drank 32 ounces of energy drinks in an hour had abnormal electrical activity in their hearts four hours later, according to a study that confirms previous research.
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Many with high blood pressure aren't worried. Should they be?
May 24, 2019
Nearly half of people diagnosed with high blood pressure aren't worried about having a heart attack or stroke, according to a new survey.
With grit and gratitude, stroke survivor plays on
May 23, 2019
A stroke at age 42 changed Dave Kim's music and his life.
Faith and an understanding of hardship drive a doctor's work
May 21, 2019
Dr. Brent Egan, who helped develop a national program to prevent high blood pressure, is being honored with the American Heart Association's Louis B. Russell Jr. Memorial Award.
Best hospital for stroke patients might not be the closest one, experts say
May 20, 2019
A new policy statement from the American Stroke Association looks to boost stroke prevention, treatment and recovery.
Stress from work, home can harm women's hearts. Here's what to do.
May 20, 2019
Research shows frazzled women are at higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions.
At 38, he survived 3 strokes: 'It broke me down, but it also enlightened me'
May 16, 2019
Almost five years after three strokes hit Lee Stroy, the young father of five had to relearn basic life skills.
This may be why slashing salt lowers blood pressure
May 13, 2019
A new study may help explain the science behind the importance of cutting sodium intake. It involves boosting metabolites.
A stroke almost took gospel star's life – then taught her about living
May 8, 2019
Gospel legend Stefanie Minatee thought she was "invincible." A stroke showed her she wasn't. But her determined spirit has helped her through a long recovery.
Could adding minerals to drinking water fight high blood pressure?
May 7, 2019
A new study suggests adding calcium and magnesium to drinking water could prove an effective strategy for fighting high blood pressure.