Depression October 27, 2015 Why exercise is important— even if you don’t need to lose weight The promise of a smaller waistline may get you into the gym, but all of your sweating and panting is delivering far more than aesthetic changes.
Men's Health October 27, 2015 Do-it-yourself blood pressure care can beat MDs, study finds "Do-it-yourself" blood pressure measurements and medicine changes work better than usual doctor-office care in some patients, a study of older adults in England found.
Circulation Issues October 27, 2015 Blood clot prevention is higher priority at hospitals Blood clots, which form when blood doesn’t flow properly, can happen to anyone, including travelers on long plane rides in cramped seats, women on birth control drugs, or seemingly healthy people with no known risk factors.
Incredible Health October 27, 2015 Man who got a heart transplant within days celebrates new job, new son When 29-year-old Robert Toth had a cold he couldn’t shake, he never imagined it signaled a failing heart.
Cholesterol October 27, 2015 Younger women may ignore heart attack signs, study finds More than 15,000 women younger than 55 die of heart disease in the United States every year, making it the leading cause of death for women in this age group.
Cholesterol October 26, 2015 Your blood type may put you at risk for heart disease People whose blood type is A, B or AB have an increased risk of heart disease and shorter life spans than people who have type O blood, according to a new study.
Stroke October 26, 2015 Airline seat squeeze raises health and safety concerns Airlines are packing ever more seats into economy class to protect profit margins from falling ticket prices, prompting concerns over health and safety from travelers and crew.
Circulation Issues October 26, 2015 Teammates rally around Texas teen recovering from fifth heart surgery A Texas teen who underwent his fifth surgery to replace a heart valve was surprised by his teammates who organized a 150 person vigil outside of his window.
Sexual Health October 26, 2015 Females’ age during first menstrual cycle tied to heart disease risk, study finds The age at which girls start their first menstrual cycle may impact their risk of heart disease, new research has found.
Acid Reflux October 26, 2015 Study links common heartburn drug to increased heart attack risk One in every 14 Americans uses a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)— the most common type of heartburn drug— in any given year, but new research that links them to an increased risk of heart attack has prompted scientists to re-evaluate their safety.
Fitness October 26, 2015 Lifestyle factors can halve heart failure risk after 65 Older people who walk briskly, are moderately active in their free time, drink moderately, don’t smoke and avoid obesity may be half as likely to develop heart failure as people who don't engage in these healthy habits, a new study suggests.
