Proactive steps can reduce chances of second heart attack
Apr 4, 2019
Twenty percent of people who have a heart attack will be hospitalized for a second one within five years. Taking a few healthy steps can help prevent that from happening.
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Surgery like Jagger: Doctors explain heart valve problems and treatment
Apr 3, 2019
Doctors explain the basics of heart valves, how they have problems – as in the case of Mick Jagger – and how they are treated.
Couple kept the faith as their baby neared death – and then a transplant saved him
Apr 2, 2019
Skylar Myers is an active fourth-grader, an amazing turnaround from his earliest days when he needed a new heart.
One foot in front of another: East Texas doc gets her community moving
Apr 1, 2019
National Walking Day is a great time to find – or start – your own local walking program.
Does making CPR simpler encourage bystanders to step up?
Apr 1, 2019
The Hands-Only technique boosted the rate of bystanders performing CPR on cardiac arrest victims.
Kids with high blood pressure need smooth transition to adult medical care
Apr 1, 2019
Comparison of adult and pediatric blood pressure guidelines find "largely successful" efforts to bridge medical care between adolescence and adulthood.
Genetic testing helps family uncover inherited heart condition
Mar 29, 2019
After a series of heart-related problems, a California woman discovered she had inherited the same heart condition that killed her mother and sister.
Beetroot, nitrate supplements could help prevent salt-induced hypertension
Mar 28, 2019
Adding small amounts of beetroot or dietary nitrate to salty food products might help prevent salt-induced hypertension, according to an animal study.
After 4 strokes, rare disease and brain surgery, woman helps others
Mar 27, 2019
Fifteen years after recovering from three strokes in her 20s, Lisa Deck found herself battling a rare brain disorder.
What kind of diet helps heart health?
Mar 25, 2019
New recommendations to help prevent heart disease and stroke emphasize more fruits, veggies, nuts, legumes and whole grains – and less refined carbs and sweetened beverages.
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