7 Steps to Better Blood Pressure Control
For people with uncontrolled high blood pressure, the artery walls are constantly being damaged by the force of the blood rushing through them. Over time, the damage increases the risk for heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease.
Heart-Healthy Living During COVID-19
A lot has changed over the past year due to COVID-19. But one thing that has stayed the same is the importance of building healthy habits. That’s especially crucial when you have coronary artery disease (CAD) or congestive heart failure (CHF). Here’s how to prioritize taking your medicines and being physically active, pandemic-style.
Statins Do More Than Just Lower High Cholesterol
About 40 million people in the U.S. take a statin drug. Statins are typically used to lower high cholesterol in the blood. But they have other important benefits, too. In fact, they may be prescribed for people with diabetes even when their cholesterol level is normal.
Feel Dizzy When You Stand? Here’s Why to Tell Your Doctor
Do you feel dizzy when you stand? Even faint or fall down? These are all signs of a condition called orthostatic hypotension, which doctors have long linked to heart problems. Now, a new study suggests it might have consequences for the mind, too.
Have a Heart-to-Heart with Your Doctor About Marijuana
Even though marijuana is now legal in some states, you may be hesitant to tell your healthcare provider if you use it. But here’s a reason why you should: Marijuana may not be safe for everyone. In fact, the American Heart Association is concerned that using it regularly may have a negative effect on your heart.
Give AF the Boot with Healthy Habits
It can feel like your heart is flip-flopping, beating fast, or skipping beats. Atrial fibrillation (AF)—or irregular heartbeat—affects more than 2 million Americans.
10 Questions to Ask After a Heart Disease Diagnosis
Hearing that you have heart disease is big news. There’s a lot of information to digest, and it can feel overwhelming at first. Confusion, anxiety, and uncertainty about what to expect are common reactions to this type of diagnosis.