More intense blood pressure control may lower irregular heartbeat risk
May 4, 2020
A study suggests aggressive blood pressure control could cut the risk of a common type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.
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Pregnant women with heart disease need specialized care
May 4, 2020
Future mothers with preexisting cardiovascular conditions would benefit from careful monitoring and counseling before, during and after pregnancy, a new report says.
Standing at a church pulpit, a blood vessel burst in her brain
May 1, 2020
A quick response by the congregation helped to save Deborah Brown’s life after she had a type of bleeding stroke.
Far from immune, rural areas face unique COVID-19 challenges
Apr 30, 2020
Understaffed, lacking resources and in poorer health compared to their urban counterparts, rural communities are uniquely vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pregnant woman's high blood pressure can change shape of baby's heart
Apr 30, 2020
A new study shows changes in the right ventricle of infants born to hypertensive pregnant women.
Make Mother's Day last all year with wellness and appreciation
Apr 29, 2020
Beyond gifts and breakfast in bed, there are ways to make Mother’s Day a key to health and well-being for the whole year.
El coronavirus intensifica problemas ya existentes en inmigrantes de la tercera edad
Apr 28, 2020
Barreras culturales y del idioma al lidiar con el coronavirus.
Coronavirus intensifies existing issues for older immigrants
Apr 28, 2020
Language barriers and cultural barriers in dealing with the coronavirus.
Traumatic childhood increases lifelong risk for heart disease, early death
Apr 28, 2020
Children exposed to abuse and other adversity were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease as adults, according to new research.
La pandemia presenta un desafío adicional para afroamericanos y latinos
Apr 27, 2020
Los afroamericanos y los latinos tienden a ser menos activos físicamente que las personas de raza blanca, lo cual se suma al peligro del coronavirus en sus comunidades y a la urgencia de abordar esta disparidad.
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