Heart Health

Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation Damages the Heart

Dec 22, 2016 · · Heart Health
Inflammation is the body’s immune response to help us heal from injuries and infections. But sometimes, a low level of inflammation keeps hanging around, quietly damaging tissues. Chronic low-grade inflammation is thought to kick start atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque on artery walls, a key component of coronary artery disease … Read More

Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally

Dec 22, 2016 · · Heart Health
High blood pressure is called the “silent killer” because it often doesn’t cause any obvious symptoms. Uncontrolled, it can be a very serious problem leading to stroke, heart disease, eye problems and even kidney failure. Estimates show that more than half of people over age 65 have high blood pressure. … Read More

Memory Maximizers: Risk of Skipping Cardio Medications; Prevent Falls That Injure the Brain

Dec 22, 2016 · · Heart Health
Caution! Skipping Cardiovascular Meds Boosts Stroke Risk People who skip their lipid-lowering or antihypertensive medications or lower their dosages on their own may be putting their brains—and their lives—greatly at risk, according to a recent study. Researchers found that individuals who fail to follow recommended drug regimens designed to lower … Read More

Catheter-Based Aortic Valve Replacement Earns Kudos

Dec 20, 2016 · · Heart Health
Cardiologists are calling transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) a major advance in cardiovascular medicine. TAVR allows a stiff, calcified aortic valve to be replaced from the inside of the heart in a nonsurgical procedure performed in the cath lab. The FDA has approved TAVR for the treatment of severe, symptomatic … Read More

Newsbriefs: High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Cause; Prostate Choices; Benefits of Insomnia Treatment in Older Adults

Dec 19, 2016 · · Heart Health
New Cause of High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease Discovered: Phosphate-Rich Foods Another way to protect yourself from cardiovascular disease: monitor your intake of certain phosphate-rich foods, according to a study in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine. Nearly every food contains some phosphate. Foods high in protein, like meat, poultry, and … Read More

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