Articles for Tag: "high blood pressure"

How do neighborhood bars affect ambulance calls? 
How do neighborhood bars affect ambulance calls?
A new study suggests that a high density of bars and restaurants that serve alcohol could lead to indirect health costs.
Physical labor, high blood pressure a bad mix for women 
Physical labor, high blood pressure a bad mix for women
A new study finds that hypertensive women with physically demanding jobs could be at higher risk for heart attack.
Folic acid may help to prevent stroke 
Folic acid may help to prevent stroke
The nutrient women take to help prevent birth defects may also lower stroke risk.
Deaths from heart problems could be cut in half 
Deaths from heart problems could be cut in half
Preventable factors account for large percentage of cardiac disease deaths in the U.S.
How shingles can increase risk for heart attack, stroke 
How shingles can increase risk for heart attack, stroke
For those under 40, the link between this viral rash and cardiac conditions is even higher.
Celebrate National Family Health History Day  Featured
Celebrate National Family Health History Day
This year, Thanskgiving isn’t the only holiday celebrated on Nov. 26. Learn how knowing your background can help manage your health.
Too much time on the Internet linked to health problems in teens 
Too much time on the Internet linked to health problems in teens
Spending more than 14 hours a week online can trigger high blood pressure, obesity and much more.