As temperatures drop, zip up that coat, pull on a hat and gloves and be mindful of how much time you're exposed to the elements, especially if you're an older adult or have an underlying cardiovascular condition.
Jan 6, 2025
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Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, but shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could quickly change delightful to deadly. According to the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit ...
Jan 2, 2025
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Imagine putting your socks on one morning and noticing your big toe, which has been painful for a few weeks, has started turning black. A trip to your doctor ends in being referred urgently to a specialist. They tell you ...
Jan 2, 2025
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As you prepare for that annual icy plunge into a lake, river or ocean, Dr. Chris McMullen has this advice: Enjoy the water for a few minutes, with as many people as possible. Then get out. Warm up.
Jan 2, 2025
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are the two leading causes of death in the U.S. According to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, patients diagnosed with late-stage or metastatic breast ...
Jan 2, 2025
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Female stroke victims are less likely than men to take drugs that could lower their odds of a second stroke.
Dec 26, 2024
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Improving your brain health in the new year can start with a simple step, talking with your neurologist or primary care physician about 12 factors to protect your brain. The factors are outlined in an Emerging Issues in Neurology ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Everyone knows the health risks of carrying too much fat around the waist and hips, but UVA Health scientists are developing a noninvasive way to assess the health risks of unseen fat around the heart.
Dec 23, 2024
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The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson's disease, especially in stressful situations. Propranolol, however, does work during stress, providing insight into the role of the stress ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Liggins Institute in Auckland-led research has found that adults who were born preterm showed no statistically significant differences in diabetes, prediabetes, or dyslipidemia and had fewer cardiovascular events compared ...
