5 ways to get more out of every step you take on the road to better health
Apr 1, 2025
Walking is a popular way to stay physically active. But there are ways to reap even greater benefits from your daily steps.
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He refused to leave the ER. More tests revealed a 99.9% blocked heart artery.
Mar 31, 2025
Matt Bowman was at risk of a fatal heart attack and had open-heart surgery. His wife, Robin, fainted in the hospital hallway and hit her head. Her breast cancer had spread to her brain.
Let's cut to the chase: How you prep your food matters
Mar 28, 2025
Chopping, grinding, blending and juicing can alter taste and nutrition. Here's a look at what your favorite method might be doing to your meal.
AI can serve up ideas for healthy meals in a snap – but they come with a side of caution
Mar 27, 2025
Dietitians say you can use artificial intelligence to help with meal planning and more, but be on the lookout for half-baked ideas.
Addressing risk factors during teen years can prevent heart-related issues in adulthood
Mar 26, 2025
As many "emerging adults" experience heart disease risk factors by their late teens, a new report explores how to help them head off future issues.
Poor sleep linked to advanced stages of a complex heart and kidney disease syndrome
Mar 25, 2025
Researchers question whether poor sleep may play a role in the progression of CKM syndrome, a complex heart and kidney-related condition that can extend to other organs.
He'd all but forgotten he had a defibrillator. It reminded him it was there – 22 times.
Mar 24, 2025
Three years after Bill Miller had a defibrillator implanted, it went off nearly two dozen times. His healing included dealing with the mental and emotional side of what had happened.
Why sniffles and sneezes should make you think about heart health this allergy season
Mar 21, 2025
As researchers unravel a connection between cardiovascular health and allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, and asthma, here's what you need to know.
After 2 heart surgeries, jiu-jitsu gave him strength. Then his son was diagnosed.
Mar 20, 2025
As a child, Chris Kidwell had two surgeries to fix a heart defect. When he learned his son also had a heart defect, doctors at the same hospital stepped in to help.
How's your balance? Here's what that could mean for heart and brain health
Mar 19, 2025
As people age, having good balance becomes crucial for staying active and supporting cardiovascular health.
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