March 3, 2016 Drinking binges tied to higher heart attack and stroke risk for a week Binge-drinking at least six cocktails in one night may increase the risk of cardiovascular complications like heart attacks and strokes over the following week, a research review suggests.
March 3, 2016 Blood pressure app gave false low results to hypertensive patients A blood pressure app downloaded by tens of thousands of people before sales halted last year gave many patients with hypertension the false impression that their vital signs were normal when in reality they were dangerously high, a U.S. study suggests.
March 3, 2016 Medicaid linked with better blood pressure control Low-income people with Medicaid health insurance are more knowledgeable about their health status and have better control over some chronic conditions, like high blood pressure, than similar people without Medicaid coverage.
March 2, 2016 Women take heart: 3-step plan to lower heart disease risk Though we’ve done a great job moving the needle for better heart health with men, women are still at high risk with cardiovascular disease being the No. 1 cause of death among women here in the U.S.
February 29, 2016 Researchers with opposing views on salt intake are ignoring each other On the question of whether the population would benefit if people cut back on salt, researchers fall into two camps, according to a new report.
February 26, 2016 What stair-climbing speed may say about surgery outcomes Checking how fast people can climb stairs before surgery might help predict their odds of complications after certain procedures, a recent study suggests.
February 22, 2016 Sleep apnea may be bad for kidneys Having sleep apnea may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, according to a report from Taiwan.
February 11, 2016 Out of shape in middle age may mean a smaller brain later People who are out of shape in midlife may end up with smaller brain volume as they age compared to peers who exercise regularly, a according to a U.S. study.
February 10, 2016 Better diet tied to less severe metabolic syndrome in teens U.S. teens are eating healthier diets and showing less severe metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar that can lead to cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes - a new study suggests.
January 28, 2016 'The Biggest Loser' trainer shares top heart healthy exercises ‘The Biggest Loser’ trainer, Dolvett Quince, knows how to get anyone back in tip top shape. Now he’s challenging Americans to achieve better cardiovascular health with heart-pumping exercises and tips
