October 26, 2015 New recommendations for overweight people with heart risks Overweight patients with risk factors for heart disease should be sent by their doctors for "intensive behavioral counseling" about diet or exercise, according to new recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
October 26, 2015 Blood pressure apps may be dangerously wrong Millions of people could be trying to measure their blood pressure with untested, inaccurate and potentially dangerous smartphone applications, or apps, a new study finds.
October 26, 2015 Poverty-linked heart risks greatest for poor black women, younger adults Among African American adults with low education and income levels, the increase in risk of heart disease or stroke associated with living in poverty is largest for women and people under age 50, according to a large new study.
October 26, 2015 Two doctor visits a year linked to better blood pressure control People who went to their doctor’s office at least twice a year were more likely to keep their blood pressure under control compared to those who went once a year or not at all, says a new study.
October 25, 2015 Tai chi can help build strength, relieve pain For people with chronic illnesses ranging from cancer to arthritis, tai chi exercises may improve walking, build strength and reduce pain, according to a new analysis of past research.
October 25, 2015 Study backs more aggressive treatment for high blood pressure A major new study shows treating high blood pressure more aggressively than usual cuts the risk of heart disease and death in people over age 50, the National Institutes of Health said Friday.
October 25, 2015 How much do chronic diseases cost in the US? The most expensive health condition in the United States is cardiovascular disease, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
October 25, 2015 Feeling grateful may improve health for heart failure patients Feeling grateful may help heart failure patients heal both physically and emotionally, say U.S. researchers.
October 25, 2015 Scientists identify people most likely to benefit from statins The American Heart Association’s 2013 recommendation for expanded statin use has raised eyebrows over whether the medications are now prescribed too much. But researchers at Washington University have found that analyzing genetics may help doctors determine who is most likely to benefit from the cholesterol-lowering therapy.
