Sep 18, 2018
Levels of anxiety and depression seen in people who have a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation may be affected by how the heart condition is treated, a new study suggests.
Sep 17, 2018
John Hoerster’s story underscores the importance of knowing CPR, being willing to use it.
Sep 17, 2018
Using technology behind facial recognition programs, researchers found a way for computers to identify key elements of assessing echocardiograms.
Sep 14, 2018
Young at heart? Heart disease doesn’t see age if you have these factors going against you.
Sep 13, 2018
The negative health consequences of low literacy are wide-ranging, experts say. Adults have a tough time understanding the preventable chronic conditions they may have, taking their medication correctly and other aspects of health literacy.
Sep 13, 2018
The U.S. smoking rate has declined dramatically since it its peak in the mid 1960s, but it remains high among Native American and Alaska Native adults, African-American men, lesbian, gay and bisexual adults, and people with low educational attainment.
Sep 12, 2018
The Apple Watch 4 that was unveiled Wednesday will include electrocardiogram testing. Often referred to as an EKG or ECG, this is how health care providers check the electricity in a patient’s heart.
Sep 12, 2018
A hole in Tabitha Ellis’ heart held her back when she was young, but surgery and a will to do what other kids did gave her the motivation to get active and inspire others as a teen and into early adulthood.
Sep 12, 2018
Exergaming merges video games with exercise, making playtime for kids – and adults – more active.
Sep 11, 2018
The story of the father-son team from Michigan that's been improving and extending lives for more than 60 years.
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