AHA News: Determined to Ignore the Warning Signs, He’s Put That Same Determination Into Heart Attack Recovery
2021-07-27
Determined to Ignore the Warning Signs, He’s Put That Same Determination Into Heart Attack RecoveryContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure: Which Drug Works Best for You?
2021-07-27
TUESDAY, July 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Two long used types of blood pressure drugs are equally effective, but the less popular one seems to have fewer side effects, according to a large “real-world” study. The two classes of medication are both recommended as “first-line” treatments for high blood pressure:Continue Reading
The Heat Is On: Staying Safe When Temperatures Soar
2021-07-27
TUESDAY, July 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Midsummer heat and high humidity aren’t just uncomfortable — they’re a combo that can cause serious illness and even death. “Whenever you walk or do outdoor activity, take a friend with you who can help you if you run into trouble,” Dr. EleanorContinue Reading
AHA News: Severe Sleep Apnea Could Damage Key Blood Vessels
2021-07-26
Severe Sleep Apnea Could Damage Key Blood VesselsContinue Reading
AHA News: Olympians Push the Physical Limits of Humankind, But What Limits Humans?
2021-07-26
To be an elite athlete, it helps to have good genes. But that’s not all it takes.Continue Reading
AHA News: 7-Day-Old’s Skin Felt Cold, She Wouldn’t Eat and Cried in Agony. It Was Her Heart.
2021-07-22
THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Throughout Laney Lyon’s 1-week birthday, small signs indicated something was wrong. She wasn’t eating as much as usual. Her color seemed off. Her mom suspected jaundice and held Laney in the sun when she could. By evening, Laney was unable toContinue Reading
Want to Avoid Sleep Apnea? Get Off the Sofa
2021-07-22
THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Here’s yet another reason to limit screen time and get moving: Boosting your activity levels could reduce your risk of sleep apnea, according to a new study. Compared to the most active people in the study, those who spent more than four hoursContinue Reading
Eating Meat Raises Risk of Heart Disease: Study
2021-07-21
WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Eating beef, lamb, pork and processed meats spells trouble for your heart, and the more you eat, the worse it gets, new research warns. The meta-analysis — an overview of data from a large number of studies — included more than 1.4 millionContinue Reading
AHA News: Diabetes and Dementia Risk: Another Good Reason to Keep Blood Sugar in Check
2021-07-21
WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — There are many reasons to avoid getting diabetes, or to keep it controlled if you already have it: Higher risks for heart disease, stroke and for having a foot or leg amputation. But here’s another one: It’s a major risk factorContinue Reading
Exercise Boosts Survival for People With Implanted Defibrillators
2021-07-21
WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Just small amounts of exercise can benefit people with implanted heart defibrillators, new research shows. An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a battery-powered device placed under the skin to detect abnormal heart rhythms and deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat.Continue Reading