Where do food cravings come from – and can we stop them?
Jul 26, 2024
Food cravings stem from the way our brain is wired, an evolutionary holdover that motivates people to eat high-calorie foods. With some effort, they can be overridden.
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After 3 life-threatening heart events, his family keeps him moving to avoid another
Jul 25, 2024
What does Andre Moore have to show for his heart episodes? A devotion to eating right, to exercising, and to a wife and daughter who've been by his side every step – and every CPR compression – of the way.
Olympic-level wisdom about addressing mental health
Jul 24, 2024
High-profile Olympians like gymnast Simone Biles and swimmer Michael Phelps have brought attention to the topic of mental health, and their lessons could apply to anyone.
All in the family: 3 generations take on the same defective heart valve
Jul 23, 2024
Keri Mathew and her father shared the same abnormality in their aortic valve. Then her son was born with it, too.
Middle-aged adults with blocked leg arteries may face high risk of amputation
Jul 22, 2024
People in their 50s who have emergency surgery to restore blood flow to blocked leg arteries may still face a high risk for amputation, new research out of England suggests.
AI researcher merged engineering and medicine to bring meaning to his work
Jul 19, 2024
Dr. Antonis Armoundas, an artificial intelligence researcher, uses engineering principles to improve the way health care is delivered.
Stroke survivor went from using a wheelchair to walking again, and started a nonprofit
Jul 18, 2024
Deb Shaw had a series of strokes that left her immobile. She had to learn to walk again – twice. Now, she heads up a nonprofit that helps fellow survivors navigate the challenges of life after a stroke.
Shake it or skip it? Here's expert advice on salt.
Jul 17, 2024
While seasoning with salt gives food flavor, too much can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease. Here's expert advice on keeping meals tasty and heart-healthy.
Running gave him purpose after learning of inherited heart condition
Jul 16, 2024
Tom Sutch was in college when he and his siblings were diagnosed with long QT syndrome, the condition that likely caused their dad's fatal cardiac arrest at age 39.
New cardiovascular risk tool could guide who needs medication for high blood pressure
Jul 15, 2024
A person's short- and long-term risk for cardiovascular disease could be considered when deciding how to treat stage 1 high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
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