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Cholesterol October 28, 2015

Citrus fruit extract may lower cholesterol, scientists say

The Ache: Common cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can have unpleasant side effects, including muscle aches and weakness.

High Blood Pressure October 28, 2015

Moderate to high blood pressure at age 18 significantly increases risk for heart disease

Young adults may be able to ward off cardiovascular disease later in life by paying more attention to their blood pressure levels. 

High Blood Pressure October 28, 2015

Blood pressure medications tied to risk of serious falls for seniors

Older people who take blood pressure medications had more serious injuries from falls than those not taking medications, according to a new study.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 28, 2015

Loud noise exposure linked to heart disease risk

People with long-term exposure to loud noise at work or in leisure activities may be at increased risk of heart disease, a U.S. study finds.

High Blood Pressure October 28, 2015

Sunshine may lower your blood pressure

Warnings to stay out of the sun may be overlooking a potentially important health benefit of sunshine, new findings suggest.

Depression October 28, 2015

Stable childhood may lead to healthy adult heart

In Finland, kids who have a “stable, healthy” childhood grow up to have better heart health as adults.

Stress and Anxiety October 28, 2015

Quieting down might save billions in heart disease costs

In the loudest parts of the U.S., reducing hazardous noise levels - a risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease - could save more than $3 billion annually, according to a new economic assessment.

Cholesterol October 28, 2015

6 lifestyle factors may predict young women’s heart disease risk, study says

A 20-year study of nearly 70,000 women suggests that lifestyle factors impact heart attack risk in early adulthood.

Cholesterol October 28, 2015

Statins can be stopped toward the end of life

Taking people off cholesterol-lowering medications near the end of life is safe and may actually be beneficial, according to a new study.

High Blood Pressure October 28, 2015

Swimming lowers older adults' blood pressure

Many older adults like to take a dip in a pool, and now a small study suggests it can be good for their blood pressure

Medications October 28, 2015

New heart drug guidelines efficient and cost effective

New guidelines for prescribing cholesterol-lowering medications are efficient and cost-effective, according to two new studies.