Customized drinks have gone viral – and may be a recipe for disaster
Aug 13, 2021
Think twice before ordering "secret menu" coffee drinks or juice blends with extra pumps of syrup or other unhealthy ingredients.
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Since her cardiac arrest at 37, she urges everyone to know CPR
Aug 12, 2021
Mary Gordon was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse in college, but her doctor assured her it wasn't serious. At 37, she had a cardiac arrest.
Childhood trauma may affect heart health in low-income Black adults
Aug 12, 2021
Trauma in childhood may lead to worse heart health later in life for Black people in the U.S. who have a low income, but not for those who have more money, a new study found.
Wildfires can cause mental health damage that smolders years after the flames go out
Aug 11, 2021
Climate-driven wildfires have become a fixture in the U.S. and worldwide. Researchers are beginning to document the mental health damage they inflict on communities.
Flu-like symptoms actually were signs of a heart attack – her first of two
Aug 10, 2021
Math teacher Liz Johnson tried powering through what she thought was the flu. It was in fact a rare type of heart attack.
How a doctor's presence may alter blood pressure readings
Aug 9, 2021
Researchers measure nerve activity to show how a doctor's presence prompts a "fight or flight" response and boosts blood pressure.
Never late for work, his worried sister found him at home having a stroke
Aug 6, 2021
While Andy Thoman recovered from a stroke, his honorary niece Sophia Shock started a business to help him and other stroke survivors.
Are figs good for you? Get the whole sweet story
Aug 5, 2021
Figs hit the spot at snack time. They also provide plenty of nutrients, plus an ancient pedigree.
She couldn't put up her arms on a roller coaster. A stroke followed.
Aug 4, 2021
Brooke O'Connell suffered a mini-stroke that led to a massive one. Thanks to quick timing and a new procedure, she fully recovered.
Eating a plant-based diet at any age may lower cardiovascular risk
Aug 4, 2021
Whether you do so in young adulthood or later in life, eating a plant-based diet can help lower your risk of heart disease, new research shows.
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