Heart attack portrayals in movies miss the mark, study finds
Aug 14, 2024
The typical Hollywood portrayal of a heart attack likely perpetuates the idea that the condition only affects white men and overdramatizes symptoms, new research shows.
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Job stress among office workers linked to higher risk for irregular heart rhythm
Aug 14, 2024
White-collar workers who report job strain and feeling poorly rewarded for their efforts may have a higher risk for atrial fibrillation than their less-stressed peers, a study from Canada found.
Jolted awake at 2 a.m., his aorta had torn
Aug 13, 2024
Roy Reid fully recovered from an aortic dissection, improved his health and uses his experiences to motivate others.
Protecting yourself from the painful shingles virus may also protect cardiovascular health
Aug 12, 2024
It's more than a rash – shingles, or herpes zoster, has been linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Here's what you need to know.
She's a psychologist – and a heart attack survivor
Aug 9, 2024
Kiki Fehling is a psychologist in Massachusetts with insight on the intersection of mental health and recovery from heart disease. She comes at it from personal experience.
Stroke survivors may benefit from brief bursts of intense exercise
Aug 8, 2024
Shorter, more intense exercise may be better than continuous, moderate-intensity workouts for improving cardiovascular fitness in stroke survivors, a new study suggests.
How much and how often should people stretch? Experts say there's no one answer.
Aug 7, 2024
Research shows staying physically active is critical to good health. But whether stretching before and after exercise matters remains unclear.
Diet, exercise and 'The Stents' contributed to his recovery after a massive heart attack
Aug 6, 2024
Rick St. Sauveur lost 80 pounds and gained fitness and camaraderie after joining a cardiac rehabilitation program following his heart attack.
The important gap community health workers and care managers can fill in high blood pressure care
Aug 5, 2024
Care managers and community health workers can help people with limited resources achieve their health goals, especially in rural areas, new research suggests.
COVID, flu and RSV: What to know about who should get vaccinated and when
Aug 2, 2024
New COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots are coming. Federal officials have announced who should get them and when, along with new advice for who needs protection against RSV.
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