New research from the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that parents might want to keep a closer eye on their kids’ blood pressure. About one in seven (14%) of children and teens in the U.S. have high blood pressure or are headed toward it, according to the preliminary findings. Nearly half of U.S. adults have...
Predicting a woman’s future heart disease risk could be as simple as administering a single blood test to screen for three risk factors. That’s according to research published in The New England Journal of Medicine on Saturday — research that was also presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress this weekend. The study,...
Taking time to sit in a sauna can be a great way to decompress after a grueling workout or even a stressful day. While in a sauna, you can add to the relaxation by reading your favorite book, listening to a motivational podcast or just by closing your eyes, taking deep breaths and sweating the...
Asaphysician, I have witnessed countlessmedicalbreakthroughs that have transformed patient careand improved lives. One such innovation istheadvent ofGLP-1agonists,aclass of medications initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes but have since gained unprecedented popularity fortheir efficacy in weight loss. These drugs, suchas semaglutide, have garneredattention fortheirability to help people shed significantamounts of weight, improve blood sugar control,and...
For many people who wake up early to attend school or work during the week, lack of sleep is a common complaint. In a recent Gallup poll, 57% of adults said they would “feel better if they got more sleep,” while only 42% said they get “as much sleep as they need.” Sleeping late on...
Red wine is a drink that pairs well with meat, fish and pasta. In certain amounts, it can be good for your health, too, depending on your personal health status. Fox News Digital spoke to two experts to explore as National Red Wine Day is celebrated this week on Aug. 28. The health benefits of...
Getting shingles just once could increase the risk of long-term confusion and memory loss, a new study has found. The study, led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, linked the virus to greater chances of “subjective cognitive decline,” according to a Harvard press release. The findings were published in the journal Alzheimer’s...
People who have been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm may be more susceptible to certain mental health conditions, according to a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA). The knowledge of an unruptured aneurysm increased the risk of anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and alcohol or drug misuse by 10% over...
Working through the night can put a toll on your body and overall health. More than 9 million adults in the United States work shifts at night, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There are many jobs in a variety of industries that require staff at night, including medical professionals, flight attendants, hotel receptionists, construction...
Nearly half of all U.S. counties don’t have a practicing cardiologist on staff, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Rural communities are most affected, with Americans in those areas dying earlier and more often from heart disease that could have been prevented, according to a...
