8 minutes of anger can stiffen your blood vessels and raise heart attack risk
A fresh study shows that even short bursts of anger can affect blood vessels in a way that weakens circulation...
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Wild blueberries may boost blood vessel function, heart health
article (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) An ancient berry linked to improved blood vessel function and circulation may offer meaningful...
Vascular surgeon recommends simple morning routine to lower blood pressure and improve artery health |
High blood pressure doesn't usually make itself known. It builds up slowly, sometimes over the course of years, until the...
Microplastics Burrow Into Blood Vessels and Fuel Heart Disease
Researchers discovered that common microplastics can accelerate artery-clogging plaque in male mice. The effect occurred without changes in weight or...
Cocoa Flavanols Protect Blood Vessels When Sitting
SPENDING long hours sitting has become a defining feature of modern life, particularly for young adults who may spend around 6 hours a...
The Heart Pays the Price: How Cancer Drugs Disrupt Blood Vessel Sensing | Stanford Cardiovascular Institute
When Cancer Drugs Break the Heart’s Vascular Sensor Targeted cancer therapies known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have transformed cancer...
New treatment targets the heart’s most dangerous blood vessel
For years, one vital blood vessel in the body has largely required open-heart surgery, even as less invasive vascular procedures...
120/80 isn’t just a reading: Doctor decodes what your blood pressure really means and what the gap between your numbers says about your heart
When you have your blood pressure checked, you receive two numbers, such as 120/80. Most people assume that they are...
Understanding How Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Are Linked to Heart Health
A cardiologist explains what is considered a healthy range for blood pressure and how knowing your numbers can help you...
