COVID-19 vaccines: Safety, side effects — and coincidence
As the pandemic rages on, it’s increasingly clear that widespread vaccination is essential to help contain it. Physical distancing, universal… More »
"Green" Mediterranean diet: Better than the original?
A "green" Mediterranean diet that includes green tea and extra plant-based protein may be even better for heart health than… More »
Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears and what to do about it
Tinnitus is sound in the head with no external source. For many, it’s a ringing sound, while for others, it’s… More »
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No place like home for accurate blood pressure checks
Home blood pressure monitoring may be more reliable and accurate for predicting early heart disease compared with both office blood pressure checks and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. More »
Affairs of the heart
Heart disease and related conditions can affect physical health, psychological well-being, and the quality of the relationship—three key factors in a satisfying sex life. People can ask their physician about adjusting their current medications (including those used to treat high… (Locked) More »
Control high blood pressure to protect memory and thinking skills
A large study published online Dec. 14, 2020, by the journal Hypertension found that people with high blood pressure had faster declines in memory and thinking skills compared with people who had normal blood pressure. More »
Beyond fractures: The fall injuries you don’t always hear about
Falls cause many serious and sometimes fatal injuries. For example: fractures can cause people to become temporarily or permanently disabled; long periods recuperating in bed can lead to pneumonia; and head injuries can trigger bleeding in the space between the… (Locked) More »