Do NFL players' hearts take a hit from football?
Sep 4, 2019
While the emphasis has been on brain injuries, studies are looking at cardiovascular risks among current and former pro football players.
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Poorer counties have higher heart failure death rates
Sep 4, 2019
Researchers say levels of diabetes and obesity explain most of the connection between poverty and heart failure deaths.
She appeared to be a healthy athlete, but nobody had checked her heart
Sep 3, 2019
Doctors thought she had asthma, but getting the right treatment let her realize what 22 is supposed to feel like.
Education level may predict risk of dying for people with heart disease
Sep 3, 2019
Years of education may affect risk for heart attack, even death, among people with coronary heart disease, a new study says.
Time with grandkids could boost health – even lifespan
Aug 30, 2019
Quality is just as important as quantity when it comes to the health effects of spending time with grandkids, according to research.
It's never too late to reap health rewards of exercise, strength training
Aug 29, 2019
The benefits of strength training with exercise extend to all ages. For older adults, it can help with longevity, brain health and chronic conditions.
Mysterious stroke at 38 changed how popular speaker connects with a crowd
Aug 28, 2019
After a stroke, author and education consultant Allison Zmuda had to relearn how to do what she excelled at.
Understanding the connection between poverty, childhood trauma and heart disease
Aug 27, 2019
A study zooms in on low-income adults and finds higher rates of cardiovascular risk among those who had difficult childhoods.
Study of skiers holds surprises about AFib, stroke and intense exercise
Aug 26, 2019
Cross-country skiers had a higher risk of an irregular heartbeat, but not of stroke, a new study finds.
Treatment for childhood cancer increases risk of heart disease
Aug 26, 2019
Childhood cancer survivors are at heightened risk of developing heart disease compared to their peers without cancer, new research finds.
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