Church-based health programs may help black adults lower blood pressure
Oct 9, 2018
Black adults with high blood pressure may benefit from habit-changing education that includes faith-based and motivational strategies, a new study shows.
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Gut bacteria may play role in heart attack recovery
Oct 8, 2018
A new study found that the tiny microbes inside the gut played a role in repairing the hearts of mice after a heart attack.
How many at-home checks does it take to diagnose high blood pressure?
Oct 5, 2018
It takes three days' worth of home measurements to get a reliable average for a high blood pressure diagnosis, a new study found.
Researchers suggest way to possibly eliminate artery-clogging condition
Oct 4, 2018
Researchers have proposed a unique clinical trial to reduce the early onset of atherosclerosis, the buildup of the plaque in the arteries that can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
After 2 heart attacks, she may need a new heart. But first comes her wedding.
Oct 3, 2018
Leah Huss knew she was having a heart attack. She recognized the symptoms from her first one.
Smokers with peripheral artery disease not getting enough help from doctors
Oct 3, 2018
Doctors are not doing nearly enough to help peripheral artery disease patients quit smoking, a key risk factor for the disease, a new study shows.
Lung scans of COPD patients can reveal heart disease — and death risk
Oct 2, 2018
A new study finds that lung scans of COPD patients can also determine who’s at risk for heart disease and should get preventive treatment.
Big fluctuations in BP and cholesterol increase heart disease, stroke risk
Oct 1, 2018
A new study shows that people who have significant fluctuations in blood pressure, blood sugar, body fat and cholesterol may be at high risk for heart attack or stroke.
Out of shape and middle-aged? It's not too late to turn it around
Oct 1, 2018
Middle age isn’t too late to get moving and improve your future health. Research has found putting off regular exercise until well into the 60s can mean the reversal of heart damage won’t happen.
Is coffee good for you or not?
Sep 28, 2018
At just a couple of calories a cup, good old black coffee packs quite a punch. It wakes you up, boosts your metabolic rate and decreases the risk of some diseases.
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