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Your heart’s best friend may be dog ownership
Dog owners score better on several health markers compared with other pet owners and people who do not own pets.… More »
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken-heart syndrome)
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also called broken-heart syndrome, is a weakening of the left ventricle that is usually the result of severe… More »
Parkinsons Disease : More information on symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
BOSTON — Many people think that tremors and slow, rigid movements are the only symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). However,… (Locked) More »
6 simple tips to reduce your blood pressure
Many women suddenly found themselves with a diagnosis of high blood pressure when the American College of Cardiology and American… More »
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Can my job cause high blood pressure?
Chronic stress causes an increase in certain hormones that can raise your blood pressure. (Locked) More »
Don’t stress about heart health
When stress becomes more frequent or lingers—what’s known as chronic stress—it can cause excessive strain throughout the body and lead to higher inflammation, higher blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and sleep disturbances—all factors that contribute to a higher risk for heart… (Locked) More »
Taking blood pressure medication at bedtime instead of the morning can reap greater health benefits
Taking blood pressure medication at bedtime rather than earlier in the day may reduce a person’s risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death from heart problems. More »
Is nighttime the right time for blood pressure drugs?
Taking blood pressure drugs before bed may lower the risk of serious heart-related problems more than taking the drugs in the morning. Bedtime dosing lowers blood pressure in the early morning, when the risk of heart attack and stroke is… (Locked) More »
