Health

High blood pressure hurts the kidneys

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common problem that affects the body's arteries. If you have high blood pressure, the heart has to work harder to pump blood.

Health

Carrot or stick: Which is better motivation to exercise more?

Free cinema tickets or a step tracker paid for by your health insurance. Some insurers offer rewards to promote healthy behavior. But does the threat of losing something like a deposit work better? And what do patients think? ...

Cardiology

Video: What is vascular dementia?

An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses.

Cardiology

Reduced blood lead levels linked to lower blood pressure

Through the Strong Heart Family Study, researchers have found that small declines in blood lead levels were associated with long-term cardiovascular health improvements in Native American adults. Participants who had the ...

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