Extreme heat mixed with air pollution may double risk of fatal heart attack
Jul 26, 2023
The risk of a deadly heart attack may increase when a heat wave combines with high levels of pollution, new research from China suggests.
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A net benefit? Here's how watching soccer might affect your health
Jul 18, 2023
Loyal fans gearing up for the Women's World Cup should be aware of how fandom could affect their health gooooals.
As e-cigarette use grows, more research needed on long-term effects of vaping
Jul 17, 2023
E-cigarette use continues to grow, especially among young people. So does evidence of adverse health effects, according to an American Heart Association report.
Loss of executive function with aging can make learning new skills hard
Jul 14, 2023
A technology-dependent world requires continuous learning to perform daily tasks. This can be stressful for older adults, as they begin to lose the cognitive skills needed for new learning.
Summer break weight gain is real, with Latino children especially at risk
Jul 12, 2023
Summer is a time when kids can gain unhealthy weight, and several factors put Latino children at higher risk for developing obesity.
Few people with heart failure may get a critical type of care
Jul 11, 2023
Although guidelines recommend it and insurance is now more likely to cover it, cardiac rehabilitation isn't being offered to most eligible people with heart failure, new research shows.
It's not just inspiration – careful breathing can help your health
Jul 7, 2023
Paying attention to how you breathe can affect your mind and body. Here's how to start.
When this therapist recommends self-care, it's not self-indulgence
Jul 6, 2023
Aishia Grevenberg says self-care is about self-awareness. The psychotherapist and wellness consultant talked about how she applies it to her own life.
Are you getting enough omega-3 fatty acids?
Jun 30, 2023
Omega-3 fatty acids – found in seafood, nuts and plant oils – may help improve heart and brain health, but most people aren't getting enough.
How heart attack and stroke survivors can prepare for wildfires and hurricanes
Jun 28, 2023
Health experts advise people with cardiovascular disease to plan ahead for wildfire and hurricane season.