Beetroot, nitrate supplements could help prevent salt-induced hypertension
Mar 28, 2019
Adding small amounts of beetroot or dietary nitrate to salty food products might help prevent salt-induced hypertension, according to an animal study.
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Stressful life events tied to heart disease in older black women
Mar 26, 2019
Stress from divorce, job loss, deaths and other life events are linked to cardiovascular disease, says a new study that also examined whether resilience in African-American women could offset that strain.
Former college sprinter let her weight, BP and cholesterol soar. Then she did something about it.
Mar 18, 2019
Tina Johnson went from college sprinter to being overweight and having high blood pressure and cholesterol. She's rebounded using what new prevention guidelines suggest are keys to healthy life – and she's showing others how to do it, too.
Fluctuating blood pressure after stroke could mean higher risk of death
Feb 6, 2019
Fluctuating blood pressure after a stroke is associated with higher risk of death, according to a new study.
High blood pressure tops list of factors contributing to stroke in young adults
Feb 5, 2019
A new study suggests screening younger adults now for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and other risk factors may help prevent stroke later.
Trump kicks off American Heart Month: Never too late to get heart-smart
Feb 1, 2019
In annual proclamation, president urges nation to "commit to a lifestyle that improves overall heart health."
8 things that can affect your heart – and what to do about them
Feb 1, 2019
From resting heart rate to waist circumference, here's what you need to know about eight factors than can affect your heart health.
Cardiovascular diseases affect nearly half of American adults, statistics show
Jan 31, 2019
Nearly half of American adults have cardiovascular diseases, a percentage that reflects recent guidelines for high blood pressure.
Keeping score on the healthy and unhealthy side of Super Bowl ads
Jan 31, 2019
From a health perspective, Super Bowl viewers face a challenge in sorting the healthy products from the unhealthy ones.
Chilling studies show cold weather could increase stroke risk
Jan 31, 2019
If lower temperatures mean higher stroke risk, as research indicates, what should you do about it?