Get your heart pumping on your walk
Discover the criteria for an adult ADHD diagnosis
Ways to support someone who is grieving
Rethinking metastatic prostate cancer
Medication side effects: What are your options?
All medicines have potential side effects. Usually, side effects are more bothersome than serious –– though a few are dangerous. If you experience a side effect, what are your options?
Drops in air pollution linked to fewer heart disease hospitalizations
A 2024 study found that when air pollution levels decreased during a five-year period in Italy, so did hospitalizations for heart-related emergencies. The results suggest that reducing air pollution could lower the prevalence of heart disease.
Broccoli beats potatoes for lowering blood pressure
Eating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower may reduce blood pressure more than eating squash and root veggies.
Device of the month: Smart ring
Smart rings can do many of the same things a smart watch can, including heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen level measurement, and activity and sleep tracking.
The latest thinking on inherited high cholesterol
About 5% of Americans have low-density lipoprotein (LDL) values of 190 mg/dL or higher. Their risk of heart disease is five times higher than people with near-optimal values (less than 130 mg/dL). Some have familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that can lead to LDL values up to 350 mg/dL (or even higher in some cases). Known as FH, it’s a common cause of early heart attacks.