More school, less heart disease? Researchers keep finding evidence
Aug 12, 2020
A growing school of thought sees a link between education and protection from heart disease.
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Depression may complicate recovery from peripheral artery disease
Aug 12, 2020
People with depression had worse recovery from a vascular condition that affects the legs, arms and neck, according to a new study that showed women were more likely to be depressed.
Black people get fewer heart valve replacements, but inequity gap is narrowing
Aug 11, 2020
Almost two-thirds of people in the U.S. who need aortic valve replacements don’t get them, says a study that found Black people are less likely to undergo the procedure.
What stress does to the body and how to beat it
Aug 10, 2020
Stress can wreak havoc on our minds and bodies, leaving us vulnerable to anxiety, high blood pressure and other health conditions. (This article was created with financial support from Transamerica.)
What do heart patients need to know about COVID-19 now?
Aug 10, 2020
Much has been learned about heart disease and the coronavirus, but some of the most essential advice for heart patients remains the same.
Program helps new immigrants blend into their communities
Aug 7, 2020
The Boston-based Immigrant Family Services Institute adopts a village model to help Caribbean, African and Hispanic immigrants assimilate faster into their new neighborhoods.
Diet checkup tool, counseling can help heart health
Aug 7, 2020
Unhealthy diets are a leading cause of heart disease and stroke, but a quick and routine diet screening in the doctor's office could help change that, a new report says.
Want your cat to stay in purrrfect health? Watch out for heart disease
Aug 6, 2020
Like their human companions, some cats have heart problems. Fortunately, many conditions are treatable when caught early.
High-speed internet offers key connection to health, but millions lack it
Aug 5, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has helped make the importance of telehealth clear. But without fast internet, many people in the United States are missing out.
Marijuana may hurt heart, more research needed, report finds
Aug 5, 2020
Cannabis use could negatively impact the heart and blood vessels, says a new scientific statement that urges more research to understand its effects.
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