February 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: Vital Facts on...
Nearly half of all heart attacks may be “silent” – occurring without...
Heart Palpitations: When is it Serious?
Having heart palpitations is often associated with a racing heart beat. But the term covers other irregularities related to the body’s “electrical system” that should...
February 13, 2017 / 2 min read
How to Beat Heart Disease (Video)
Are you at risk for heart disease? If you haven’t had a checkup in a long time, you could be. About half of Americans (47...
February 8, 2017 / 2 min read
Cancer Likely to Surpass Heart Disease as...
Heart disease and cancer rank No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in leading causes of death in the U.S. However, advances in prevention, detection and...
February 1, 2017 / 4 min read
A Simple Scan Determines ‘Body Fat Composition’...
The most complete and precise analysis of your so-called “body fat composition” can be realized with a 10-to-15-minute scan that involves low-dose radiation and no...
January 16, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Plant-Friendly, Low-Sugar Diets Score High in...
Nutrition and medical experts have placed diets that focus on fruits, vegetables and prepared foods low in sugar and salt at the top of a...
January 6, 2017 / 4 min read
Roundup: An ‘Aerobic Fitness Check’ Could Help...
Actor Alan Thicke’s sudden death from a fatal heart attack this week at the age of 69 is shedding new light on cardiovascular screenings that...
December 16, 2016 / 4 min read
Anxiety and Its Toll on Heart Health
Relatives visiting, gifts to buy and big holiday meals to cook. You may think, ‘How will I get it all done?’ — as your heart...
December 12, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: Rise of E-Cigarette Use Among Youth...
Actions should be taken by public officials and others to "protect the health of our nation’s young people," according to a report issued Thursday by...
December 9, 2016 / 4 min read
Roundup: Racquet Sports Score Highest in Reducing...
While just about any sustained exercise routine can improve your overall health, there may be certain sports or aerobic activities that can further improve your...
December 2, 2016 / 4 min read
Smokeout: The Many Benefits of Quitting Now...
Quitting the use of tobacco at any age can reduce the risk of getting or dying from cancer, or developing heart disease. Yet, smoking remains...
November 17, 2016 / 2 min read
