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Around 70 decibels is where the risk of hearing loss starts, according to the National Council on Aging. Vacuum cleaners, ...

"In contrast to prevailing beliefs, our finding suggests that the impact of a noisy public space on BP readings is small and ...

Nothing doctors prescribed controlled Michael Garrity’s dangerously high blood pressure — until they zapped away some nerves ...

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

Discover how controlling blood pressure can protect your brain health, as groundbreaking research shows an impressive ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Most people have never been to med school, so their ability to diagnose illnesses or health problems is limited. Yet, the average person knows that the health of their heart is all important.

BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and ...