Even a little exercise linked with lower stroke risk in people with afib
Testosterone therapy without evidence of deficiency may boost heart risk
Weight-loss drug may lower risk of heart attacks and infections
What to eat on the DASH diet
Migraine: How it's diagnosed and what that means
Tricep workouts you can do at home
Mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve focus
Antihistamines may not offer meaningful relief from eczema symptoms
Overweight and taking blood pressure medications: Study finds it's a trend that's working
FDA approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine
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When should you take your blood pressure medicine for the best effect?
Timing your blood pressure pills can impact control and side effects. Discover how morning vs. bedtime dosing may affect your readings.
A guide to the DASH diet
The DASH diet is a flexible, science-backed eating plan proven to lower blood pressure, while also reducing risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and cognitive decline. Emphasizing vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products, it’s a healthy way to eat that suits almost everyone.
Harvard study links ultra-processed foods to higher rates of cognitive decline, dementia
A major Harvard study adds more evidence that a healthy diet may protect your brain. Older adults who ate the most ultra-processed foods were found to have substantially higher risks of dementia and cognitive decline, while those eating more minimally processed foods had lower risks.
Are medically tailored meals right for you?
For people managing a chronic illness or recovery, medically tailored meals—home-delivered and dietitian-planned—can help. Research shows they improve health outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and save billions in health care costs. Programs range from full meal delivery to grocery boxes and produce vouchers.
What happens during a transesophageal echocardiogram for heart valve problems?
Get a step‑by‑step look at how a transesophageal echocardiogram is done, what your loved one may feel, and how it helps guide heart valve surgery
Taming high blood pressure: How doctors find the right drug mix
When prescribing hypertension medications, doctors consider many factors, including whether a person has stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension and their other health conditions and lifestyle habits.
Could my blood pressure medication be causing my hot flashes to return?
After starting treatment for high blood pressure, your hot flashes are back. Explore how medications and other conditions might be involved.
Easy ways to add tofu to your diet
Tofu and other foods made from soybeans are among the best plant-based sources of protein. They are also rich in other nutrients that benefit heart health, such as fiber, healthy fat, and minerals like potassium and magnesium.
Try this tai chi exercise to relieve stress
Tai chi exercises combine slow, flowing movements with deep breathing and guided imagery. The practice can help promote relaxation and reduce the harmful effects of stress, which include high blood pressure and related cardiovascular problems.
Is air travel safe with glaucoma and an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Explore how glaucoma and an abdominal aortic aneurysm could affect air travel, and which medical details to confirm before you fly.
Even a little exercise linked with lower stroke risk in people with afib
Testosterone therapy without evidence of deficiency may boost heart risk
Weight-loss drug may lower risk of heart attacks and infections
What to eat on the DASH diet
Migraine: How it's diagnosed and what that means
Tricep workouts you can do at home
Mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve focus
Antihistamines may not offer meaningful relief from eczema symptoms
Overweight and taking blood pressure medications: Study finds it's a trend that's working
FDA approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine
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