Articles for Tag: "blood pressure"

Can a nightmare cause a heart attack? 
Can a nightmare cause a heart attack?
For some people with risk factors, nightmares could pose a very real health hazard.
Teen birth rate hits all time low in U.S. 
Teen birth rate hits all time low in U.S.
According to the CDC, teen birth rates have dropped by 40 percent, and up to 50 percent among blacks and Hispanics.
How snoring can kill you  Featured
How snoring can kill you
A poor night’s sleep leaves its mark on your heart.
Should men get annual physicals? 
Should men get annual physicals?
If you can’t remember the last time you had one, it may be time to make an appointment.
Cardiac rehab key to recovery after heart surgery  Featured
Cardiac rehab key to recovery after heart surgery
A 12-week program gets one woman on the path to improved physical and emotional health after bypass surgery.
Protect your heart while shoveling 
Protect your heart while shoveling
With snow in the forecast, here’s what you need to know to keep safe.
Lowering systolic blood pressure could save lives 
Lowering systolic blood pressure could save lives
Researchers found that when the top number is less than 120 there is a lower rate of cardiovascular disease.