February 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: Vital Facts on...
Nearly half of all heart attacks may be “silent” – occurring without...
Blood Pressure vs. Heart Rate: Learn the...
There are many misconceptions regarding BP and heart rate readings, primarily because the two are usually taken simultaneously by most doctors and by self-monitoring devices...
October 20, 2014 / 3 min read
Broader Diabetes Screenings Urged, Post-Stroke Monitoring and...
Every American over the age of 45 should be screened for both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, the common condition of having blood glucose levels...
October 10, 2014 / 2 min read
New Screening Guidelines for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Actor George C. Scott, French General Charles de Gaulle and physicist Albert Einstein – each renowned in his respective field – all taken down by...
October 7, 2014 / 2 min read
Leg Pain May Signal Vascular Disease
Atherosclerosis, plaque, hardening of the arteries, bypass surgery – people recognize these terms because they are usually part of a story about someone who had...
September 29, 2014 / 3 min read
Age and Calcium in Arteries Determine Heart...
Coronary artery calcium is best at predicting a lower risk of heart attacks, even in individuals who are considered to be at higher risk by...
September 22, 2014 / 2 min read
Heart, Brain Health Linked in Older Women
A recent study revealed that postmenopausal women with heart disease were at higher risk for dementia.
September 17, 2014 / 2 min read
Pros/Cons of Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring
But there are downsides to this practice, such as tending to rely too much on self-readings and the biggest mistake people can make — self-regulating...
September 9, 2014 / 3 min read
The Link Between Insomnia and Stroke
People with insomnia, especially young adults, may have a higher risk of stroke than those without the sleep disorder, according to a study published in...
August 26, 2014 / 3 min read
Global Leadership Summit, Exercise After Heart Attacks...
The 2014 Global Leadership Summit attracted a crowd of more than 89,000 participants from 108 locations around the world who gathered to hear insights about leadership, faith and...
August 15, 2014 / 2 min read
Mosquito Virus Alert, Stroke Prevention, Tiger Woods...
For the first time in the U.S., chikungunya fever has been transmitted locally, with reported cases in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties, according to the...
July 18, 2014 / 2 min read
