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The American Heart Association says heart diseases are the leading cause of death in the US. Experts tell Digital Trends that ...

About half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, a major risk for heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, even dementia.

Did you know heart disease claims a life in the U.S. every 37 seconds? While you may already know the main culprits behind ...

When it comes to eating for heart health, it’s not always as simple as some foods are “bad” while others are “good”. These ...

diabetes and high blood pressure remain on the rise in the United States, according to an annual report from the American Heart Association. These risks are thwarting efforts to save lives from ...

should monitor their blood pressure at home, as per the American Heart Association. It's essential because the tracking can help your doctor confirm your diagnosis or determine if treatments are ...

Experiencing microaggressions based on gender and race while receiving care during pregnancy and delivery may be linked to higher blood pressure ... in the American Heart Association journal ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to a new report. The American Heart Association ... adults having high blood pressure and more than half, 57% ...

Keeping your blood pressure in check isn't just ... PhD, CEO of the American Council on Exercise. The American Heart Association,American Council on Exercise, and many other expert groups ...

WASHINGTON: Nothing doctors prescribed controlled Michael Garrity's dangerously high blood pressure — until they zapped away some nerves on his kidneys. If that sounds weird, well, kidneys help ...