Minute specks of calcium in the walls of the heart’s arteries signal a higher risk of future heart attack or stroke. Making changes in seven key areas to reduce cardiovascular risk may prevent heart disease.
Women under 55 may be unaware of heart disease risk factors, They may not recognize the signs of a heart attack and fail to get preventive care and timely treatment.
People with chronic insomnia who also have difficulty napping during the day have an increased risk of having high blood pressure. A state of “hyperarousal” that makes sleeping a challenge may be to blame.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) involves uncomfortable sensations in the legs at night and an irresistible urge to move them, which can disturb sleep.
When the heart temporarily gets less blood than it needs, it’s known as cardiac ischemia. Often the result of clogged heart arteries, ischemia can cause chest pain (angina).
Because I?m a former smoker and was having leg pains, my doctor recommended that I have an ankle-brachial index test. He said my score was on the low side. What does that mean?
Recent studies indicate that women may have menopausal symptoms into their 60s. Options for symptom relief are discussed.
A study showed that both moderate- and high-intensity workouts helped people with abdominal obesity to slim their waistlines.
Erectile dysfunction is not the only potential obstacle to men who want to have an active sex life. Other possible issues include urological infections, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, and Peyronie’s disease.
Colonoscopy saves lives, and adequate prep is essential for a successful colonoscopy. New laxative preps are making the process easier to tolerate.