Cardiac arrest as a teenager changed the trajectory of his life
Sep 6, 2024
With his plans of playing Big Ten basketball dashed, Nick Knapp pivoted to a new future.
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Popular home blood pressure cuffs may not fit millions of adults
Sep 6, 2024
The arms of more than 17 million adults in the U.S. may not fit the cuffs that come with popular home blood pressure machines, causing inaccurate readings, a new study suggests.
Weight-loss surgery may help people with obesity better manage high blood pressure
Sep 5, 2024
Could bariatric surgery be better at controlling high blood pressure in people with obesity than medication or lifestyle changes? A new analysis suggests it is.
1 in 7 kids in US may have blood pressure that's higher than normal
Sep 5, 2024
Preliminary new research estimates about 14% of children and teens in the U.S. have either elevated or high blood pressure.
As a teen, she discovered she wasn't expected to live to 40. She's 47.
Sep 4, 2024
Sara Dorband lived most of her life thinking it may end before she turned 40. Now 47, she has overcome so much.
Sports betting has changed. Could it affect your health?
Sep 3, 2024
Placing bets on sporting events has never been easier. Experts explain the unexpected ways gambling could affect the health of some gamblers.
College student saved her dad thanks to CPR training at Damar Hamlin's alma mater
Aug 30, 2024
When Ellie Breech's father, Ed, who's an ER nurse, had a cardiac arrest after a shift, her recent CPR training kicked in.
Why fitness is important for people with disabilities
Aug 29, 2024
The Paralympic Games underway in Paris showcase para-cycling, wheelchair basketball and more ways to stay active with a disability. While fitness might look different after a stroke or amputation, everyone can still benefit.
Back to school: How teachers can ease their stress
Aug 28, 2024
Stress can be bad for teachers. Here’s what school leaders, parents and educators themselves can do.
Teen's text to his dad: 'Thank you for saving my life'
Aug 27, 2024
Jake Chapman was eating when his heart stopped. His dad started CPR while his mom called 911. Their quick actions saved their son's life.
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