What goes into a Mediterranean diet, and how to get started
Aug 23, 2022
Definitions of Mediterranean-style eating vary, but the heart health benefits are clear.
Prevention
COVID-19 infection poses higher risk for myocarditis than vaccines
Aug 22, 2022
The overall risk of myocarditis was higher immediately after being infected with COVID-19 than in the weeks after vaccination for the coronavirus, new research shows.
How you feel about aging could affect health. Here's how to keep the right attitude.
Aug 19, 2022
Research shows having a positive attitude about aging helps people live longer, healthier lives. Experts offer advice on how to keep a positive mindset as you get older.
Having ideal heart health may lessen the risk for brain vessel disease
Aug 17, 2022
A new study suggests people with excellent cardiovascular health have a lower risk for cerebral small vessel disease, which is linked to stroke and dementia.
Smartphone video may help detect narrowed neck arteries that can lead to strokes
Aug 17, 2022
It may be possible to detect blockages in the carotid artery by analyzing blood flow motion picked up through smartphone video, a small study suggests.
Health conditions a dentist might find that have nothing to do with your teeth
Aug 11, 2022
Dentists can spot clues for conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes – both important risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
When her smartwatch indicated she might be in AFib, she thought it was a mistake
Aug 10, 2022
Megan Buchholz of Chesapeake, Virginia, woke up to notifications about an irregular heart rhythm. Although she felt fine, she went to the hospital just in case.
What's new this year for school lunches?
Aug 9, 2022
Recent changes to school meals will affect millions of students. Here's what to know, and how you can help your child eat well.
What parents can do to protect kids from heart disease
Aug 4, 2022
Risk factors for heart disease are easier to prevent than they are to reverse, which means parents who want to protect their kids' hearts should start now.
Are you taking blood pressure in both arms? You should, study finds
Aug 3, 2022
Measuring blood pressure in both arms and using the higher reading is a more accurate way to diagnose hypertension and assess cardiovascular risk, a new study suggests.