As we head into February, doctors are reminding patients about the importance of taking care of their heart.With February ...

Among women, cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined, according to the American Heart Association.

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No more than 240 milligrams of sodium per serving. For those following a low-sodium diet, the American Heart Association (AHA ...

Doctors may need to prescribe medication to patients with slightly elevated blood pressure if lifestyle changes alone do not bring their levels down within six months, according to new guidance from ...

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

Scientists from the University of Miami have discovered that the lower number on a blood pressure test—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be an important clue when assessing a person’s risk for ...

Learn how managing high blood pressure and high cholesterol keeps your heart health in check and helps prevent liver issues such as MASH.

Nearly half of adults in Tompkins and nearby counties have hypertension, or high blood pressure, which puts them at risk ...

Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary results from a ...

We all know that things like stress or diet changes can temporarily elevate our blood pressure. But you might not actually ...

People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat ...