_ Heart HealthCompression-Only CPR Increases Survival Rates of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest By Jane Farrell articleA Swedish review of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest data shows that rates of bystander CPR have nearly doubled; compression-only (or Hands-Only … Read More→
_ HypertensionLower Blood Pressure Isn't Always Good By Jane Farrell articleYou’ve probably heard of “white-coat hypertension,” the phenomenon of having a higher blood pressure reading in the doctor’s office when … Read More→
_ Heart HealthHeart Patients Who Are Given Opioids Less Likely to Seek Follow-Up Care By Jane Farrell articleHeart disease patients who were prescribed opioids at hospital discharge were less likely to follow up with their healthcare provider … Read More→
_ Heart HealthDiet Soda Linked to Strokes and Heart Attacks By Jane Farrell articleAmong post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke … Read More→
_ Heart HealthStudy Links Psoriasis Treatment and Improvement in Heart Artery Disease By Jane Farrell articleTreating the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis with biologic drugs can reduce the early plaque buildup that clogs arteries and leads … Read More→
_ Heart HealthClimate Change May Increase Congenital Heart Defects By Jane Farrell articleResearchers say that rising temperatures stemming from global climate change could increase the number of infants born with congenital heart … Read More→
_ Heart HealthMoney Troubles Linked to Heart Disease Risk By Jane Farrell articleSudden, unpredictable drops in personal income during young adulthood are linked with an increased risk of developing heart disease and/or … Read More→
_ Heart HealthModerate Drinking Not Harmful for Older Patients with Heart Failure By Sondra Forsyth articleA study published December 28th 2018 in JAMA Network Open suggests that people over age 65 who are newly diagnosed … Read More→
_ Heart HealthChemical in Red Meat Is Linked to Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articleYet another reason to limit consumption of red meat: It contains high levels of a chemical called trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), … Read More→
_ Heart HealthSome Kinds of Exercise Have Greater Heart Benefits than Others By Jane Farrell articlePhysical training is important for heart health. But not every kind of exercise will have the same cardiovascular benefits. New … Read More→
_ Heart HealthMarathon Runners and Heart Problems By Jane Farrell articleIf you’re just a weekend runner, better think twice about signing up for that grueling race. Researchers say that full … Read More→
_ Congestive Heart FailureCurry Spice May Improve Exercise Performance After Heart Failure By Sondra Forsyth articleResearch done at the University of Nebraska Medical Center suggests that curcumin, a main ingredient in curry, may improve exercise … Read More→
_ Heart HealthYet Another Reason to Eat More Vegetables (And Fish) By Jane Farrell articleA naturally occurring compound could be a new weapon in the fight against heart disease and hypertension. Researchers working with … Read More→
_ StrokeA Post-Hospital Risk for Stroke Patients By Jane Farrell articlePatients who suffer an ischemic stroke, the most common kind, face an additional risk after being released from the hospital. … Read More→
_ Exercise Heart HealthA Short Way to Prolong Life By Jane Farrell articleIt’s not a marathon runner’s workout time, but doctors are advising heart patients to move around every twenty minutes in … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Hypertension Oral HealthPoor Oral Health Linked to Higher Blood Pressure and Worse Blood Pressure Control By Sondra Forsyth articlePeople with high blood pressure taking medication for their condition are more likely to benefit from the therapy if they … Read More→
_ Heart Health High Cholesterol10 Fascinating Facts About Cholesterol By Katherine Grames articleCHOLESTEROL MAY PROTECT YOUR SKIN. Skin treatment research, while still in early stages, indicates that cholesterol added as an ingredient … Read More→
_ HypertensionFaith-Based Approach to Changing Lifestyle Lowers Blood Pressure By Jane Farrell articleA church-based program to encourage a healthy lifestyle lowered systolic blood pressure more than an educational program alone delivered in … Read More→