_ Stroke Urinary Tract Infection And Stroke By Jane Farrell article Several infections have been identified as possible stroke triggers, with urinary tract infections showing the strongest link with ischemic stroke, … Read More→
_ Hypertension Poor Sleep Patterns and High Blood Pressure By Jane Farrell article A bad night’s sleep may result in a spike in blood pressure that night and the following day, according to … Read More→
_ Heart Health Heart-Attack Patients Over 65 Are Treated Differently By Jane Farrell article Heart attack victims over age 65 are less likely than younger patients to receive timely intervention to open their blocked … Read More→
_ Heart Health A Deadly Ingredient in Well Water By Jane Farrell article Drinking water that is contaminated with arsenic may lead to thickening of the heartΓÇÖs main pumping chamber in young adults, … Read More→
_ Heart Health Study: Many Heart Attack Patients May Be Needlessly Treated in ICU By Jane Farrell article Many patients who suffer a type of heart attack known as an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are treated in the … Read More→
_ Heart Health Compression-Only CPR Increases Survival Rates of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest By Jane Farrell article A 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→
_ Hypertension Lower Blood Pressure Isn't Always Good By Jane Farrell article YouΓÇÖve probably heard of ΓÇ£white-coat hypertension,ΓÇ¥ the phenomenon of having a higher blood pressure reading in the doctorΓÇÖs office when … Read More→
_ Heart Health Heart Patients Who Are Given Opioids Less Likely to Seek Follow-Up Care By Jane Farrell article Heart disease patients who were prescribed opioids at hospital discharge were less likely to follow up with their healthcare provider … Read More→
_ Heart Health Diet Soda Linked to Strokes and Heart Attacks By Jane Farrell article Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke … Read More→
_ Heart Health Study Links Psoriasis Treatment and Improvement in Heart Artery Disease By Jane Farrell article Treating the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis with biologic drugs can reduce the early plaque buildup that clogs arteries and leads … Read More→
_ Heart Health Climate Change May Increase Congenital Heart Defects By Jane Farrell article Researchers say that rising temperatures stemming from global climate change could increase the number of infants born with congenital heart … Read More→
_ Heart Health Money Troubles Linked to Heart Disease Risk By Jane Farrell article Sudden, unpredictable drops in personal income during young adulthood are linked with an increased risk of developing heart disease and/or … Read More→
_ Heart Health Moderate Drinking Not Harmful for Older Patients with Heart Failure By Sondra Forsyth article A study published December 28th 2018 in JAMA Network Open suggests that people over age 65 who are newly diagnosed … Read More→
_ Heart Health Chemical in Red Meat Is Linked to Heart Disease By Jane Farrell article Yet another reason to limit consumption of red meat: It contains high levels of a chemical called trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), … Read More→
_ Heart Health Some Kinds of Exercise Have Greater Heart Benefits than Others By Jane Farrell article Physical training is important for heart health. But not every kind of exercise will have the same cardiovascular benefits. New … Read More→
_ Heart Health Marathon Runners and Heart Problems By Jane Farrell article If youΓÇÖre just a weekend runner, better think twice about signing up for that grueling race. Researchers say that full … Read More→
_ Congestive Heart Failure Curry Spice May Improve Exercise Performance After Heart Failure By Sondra Forsyth article Research done at the University of Nebraska Medical Center suggests that curcumin, a main ingredient in curry, may improve exercise … Read More→
_ Heart Health Yet Another Reason to Eat More Vegetables (And Fish) By Jane Farrell article A naturally occurring compound could be a new weapon in the fight against heart disease and hypertension. Researchers working with … Read More→