Less Salt, More Potassium = Millions of Lives Saved
2013-04-06
Modest dietary changes would reduce risk of stroke, heart disease, studies confirmContinue Reading
Nearly 30 Percent of Americans Have High Blood Pressure: CDC
2013-04-04
While awareness has grown, experts say more people need treatment to prevent heart disease, strokeContinue Reading
Many U.S. Teens Have Poor Health Habits
2013-04-01
Bad diet, lack of exercise raise odds for later heart disease, experts warnContinue Reading
Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk
2013-04-01
Study looked at factors like blood pressure and cholesterol levelsContinue Reading
Energy Drinks Linked to Changes in Heart Rhythm
2013-03-21
But more research is needed on the caffeine-laden beverages, review saysContinue Reading
Ready-to-Eat Foods for Toddlers Often Too Salty: Study
2013-03-21
Parents urged to balance convenience with healthier meals, snacksContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure May Add to Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Finds
2013-03-18
People with a genetic mutation plus hypertension have more brain plaque, researchers findContinue Reading
Vitamin D Supplements Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Blacks
2013-03-15
Study found modest, but significant, drops depending on dosageContinue Reading
Blacks With Kidney Disease Should Watch for Blood Pressure Shifts: Study
2013-03-14
Daily fluctuations in hypertension might warn of early death, researchers sayContinue Reading
New Drugs May Offer Hope to Parkinson’s Patients
2013-03-14
Results are preliminary, but treatment could improve for millions with the disease, researcher saysContinue Reading
Tooth Loss Associated With Higher Risk for Heart Disease
2013-03-07
Reason for link between teeth, gums and heart health is still unclear, researcher saysContinue Reading
Heart-Healthy Habits in Childhood May Prevent Future Disease
2013-03-04
Keys are better food choices, more physical activity and no secondhand smoke, doctor saysContinue Reading
Experts Dispute Value of Checking Kids’ Blood Pressure
2013-02-25
Task force finds insufficient data to support testing, but others say it’s essentialContinue Reading
New Soccer Goal: Lowering Blood Pressure
2013-02-22
Adults who play regularly may reduce hypertension, study findsContinue Reading