Protecting yourself from the painful shingles virus may also protect cardiovascular health
Aug 12, 2024
It's more than a rash 鈥� shingles, or herpes zoster, has been linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Here's what you need to know.
She's a psychologist 鈥� and a heart attack survivor
Aug 9, 2024
Kiki Fehling is a psychologist in Massachusetts with insight on the intersection of mental health and recovery from heart disease. She comes at it from personal experience.
Stroke survivors may benefit from brief bursts of intense exercise
Aug 8, 2024
Shorter, more intense exercise may be better than continuous, moderate-intensity workouts for improving cardiovascular fitness in stroke survivors, a new study suggests.
How much and how often should people stretch? Experts say there's no one answer.
Aug 7, 2024
Research shows staying physically active is critical to good health. But whether stretching before and after exercise matters remains unclear.
Diet, exercise and 'The Stents' contributed to his recovery after a massive heart attack
Aug 6, 2024
Rick St. Sauveur lost 80 pounds and gained fitness and camaraderie after joining a cardiac rehabilitation program following his heart attack.
The important gap community health workers and care managers can fill in high blood pressure care
Aug 5, 2024
Care managers and community health workers can help people with limited resources achieve their health goals, especially in rural areas, new research suggests.
COVID, flu and RSV: What to know about who should get vaccinated and when
Aug 2, 2024
New COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots are coming. Federal officials have announced who should get them and when, along with new advice for who needs protection against RSV.
It wasn't just back and stomach pain 鈥� it was a heart attack
Aug 1, 2024
Although Barbara Bassin had a family history of heart problems and her instincts told her she might be having a heart attack, doctors chalked up her symptoms to other things.
Ready to aim for a personal best? Try these Olympic sports yourself
Jul 31, 2024
The Olympic Games might have you wanting to test your own mettle. Here's expert advice on how to get started as a runner, weightlifter, swimmer, fencer or more.
Risks for anxiety and suicide attempt may increase after hospital stay for heart disease, stroke
Jul 31, 2024
People hospitalized for cardiovascular conditions face a significantly higher risk for psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression and suicide attempts, a new study suggests.
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