Drug- and alcohol-related heart disease and stroke deaths rising
Jan 10, 2024
As cardiovascular deaths overall declined for two decades, deaths related to substance use, including alcohol and opioids, rose.
Prevention
The ripple effects of Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest still strong a year later
Jan 2, 2024
The collapse – and survival – of Bills safety Damar Hamlin during an NFL game sparked interest in lifesaving CPR and AEDs, including from a family near Cincinnati and another in Buffalo.
To make healthy New Year's resolutions stick, keep them modest and manageable
Dec 21, 2023
The new year brings health-related resolutions, which often don't last. Keeping them incremental and achievable, experts say, increases chances of success while still having a positive impact on health.
Heart health tips for when the mercury dips
Dec 15, 2023
Cold weather can put an extra burden on the cardiovascular system. Here's expert advice on protecting your heart when temperatures plunge.
Minimizing stress and maximizing health can make the holiday season more jolly
Dec 14, 2023
Holiday celebrations can also bring holiday stress, with consequences for health. Here are some tips for emphasizing one and diminishing the other.
Heart infection deaths rising among young adults
Dec 13, 2023
The increasing death rate for young adults due to infective endocarditis may be related to the emergence of the opioid epidemic over the past 20 years, new research suggests.
Diabetes control at the holidays: It's not about perfection
Dec 12, 2023
Don't be too hard on yourself, say experts who offer advice for keeping blood sugar in check this holiday season.
Latin dance can liven up holiday celebrations and boost health
Dec 7, 2023
Want to enrich holiday cheer and health simultaneously? Try tapping your feet to a Latin beat, like salsa, merengue and bachata.
High blood pressure may be experienced as a couple
Dec 6, 2023
If one person in a heterosexual couple has high blood pressure, the other may be more likely to also have the condition, new research suggests.
Sleep problems linked to heart health risks during and after menopause
Dec 4, 2023
Middle-aged women with insomnia, poor sleep quality and other sleep disturbances may have worse cardiovascular health, a new study finds.