FRIDAY, Feb. 19, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — For a couple of months, Ralph Lee wasn’t feeling quite right. His wife, Janelle, urged him to see a doctor. His company-scheduled physical for executives was set for shortly after their upcoming vacation. On the trip, Ralph – once a starContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Heart damage was found in more than half of a group of hospitalized COVID-19 patients after they were discharged, according to a new British study. The study included 148 patients who were treated for severe COVID-19 at six hospitals in London. The patientsContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — CPAP therapy for sleep apnea may do more than help people sleep better. A new study finds use of the therapy is also associated with increased physical activity in people with heart disease. The international study included more than 2,600 participants, ages 45-75.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A heart attack and a panic attack share many similar symptoms, so it’s crucial to determine which one it is, experts say. Chest pain, racing heart, shortness of breath and sweating can occur with both, but only a heart attack can be fatal,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb. 18, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Jack hammers. Buzz saws. Screaming toddlers. Barking dogs. Horns blaring from incessant traffic jams. Any of these can set nerves on edge, especially if you are subjected to the noise for hours, days or weeks on end. It’s more than aggravating.Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — When Khadijah Ameen and her fellow health activists gather in community groups in Martin Luther King Jr.’s hometown of Atlanta, everyone is in a circle. It connects to their central message: Achieving a society in which all Black lives matter meansContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Heart attack patients are less likely to die on the spot if they have been physically active, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from more than 28,000 people in Europe who suffered a heart attack in order to see how activeContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 16, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — About 33 weeks into her pregnancy, Lupita Garcia struggled to breathe so much that she slept sitting up. Three days later, she awoke with heart palpitations and chest discomfort. Garcia’s doctor suggested she get evaluated at the hospital. She left workContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 15, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Reducing sodium intake by any amount can lower blood pressure over the long term – and may benefit everyone, including people with normal blood pressure, new research shows. While the link between consuming less-salty foods and lower blood pressure is wellContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb. 11, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — When COVID-19 was first seen in the United States, now more than a year ago, doctors considered it a respiratory ailment. But that didn’t last long. Researchers have linked the disease caused by the coronavirus directly to multiple heart-related issues. AndContinue Reading