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Newborn Screenings

Newborn Screening and Routine Childhood Tests

Having a baby can be an exciting and overwhelming time in your life. Learn more about tests that are recommended and performed at birth and throughout childhood.

Metabolic Syndrome

Do I Have Metabolic Disease? (And What to Do About it)

When our metabolism is compromised, metabolic diseases and metabolic syndrome can develop and may result in serious health consequences.

Heart Walking

Walking and Heart Disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is that you can take steps to ward off heart disease, one of the most effective being walking.

Chronic Pregnancy

Chronic Health Conditions and Pregnancy

If you have chronic health conditions, such as advanced age, high blood pressure, or diabetes, you may wonder if you can have a healthy pregnancy.

Walking Heart Disease

Walking and Heart Disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is that you can take steps to ward off heart disease, one of the most effective being walking.

Heart Disease Fiber

Heart Disease and Fiber: Foods to Eat to Increase Your Fiber

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Consuming enough fiber helps to reduce the risk of heart disease as it helps to pull low-density lipoprotein (LDL) out of the arteries.

Red Meat Heart Disease

Red Meat and Heart Disease

A 2021 study looking at the diet of more than 1.4 million people over 30 years found that those who ate more red meat had a higher incidence of heart disease. What does this research mean for you, your diet, and your heart health?

Turmeric

What’s the Hype About Turmeric?

Turmeric has been around for millennia, but it has recently gathered attention with its reported medicinal properties. Should you consider adding it to your healthy diet regimen?

Resistant Hypertension

Lowering Resistant Blood Pressure Through Exercise and Diet

High blood pressure is considered "resistant" when a patient is taking 3 blood pressure medications at the highest dose and one of those is a diuretic, yet your blood pressure is still above the goal.

Lisinopril

What You Need to Know About Lisinopril

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure, which can help prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Learn more about lisinopril.

ACE Inhibitors

ACE Inhibitors: What They Are and How They Work

ACE inhibitors are a class of medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and other cardiovascular conditions. While beneficial for many cardiovascular conditions, some contraindications to the medication exist.

Stroke Awareness Mo

Recognizing American Stroke Awareness Month

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that an American dies of a stroke every four minutes.

American Heart Month

7 Surprising and Simple Ways to Improve Heart Health

February is American Heart Month. American Heart Month aims to spread awareness through education and advocacy on how to maintain a healthy heart, reduce your risk for heart disease, and live a healthy lifestyle.

Heart Healthy Life

Heart Care Is Self-Care: How to Keep Your Heart Healthy

February is American Heart Month and a good time to start incorporating heart care into your self-care habits and routines. Learn what you can do to help keep your heart healthy and prevent heart disease.

Avoid Heart Attack

How to Lower Your Risk of a Heart Attack

Over 800,000 Americans have a heart attack each year. This means that every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. Knowing your risk factors can help lower your risk of having a heart attack.

Blood Pressure Boosters

6 Notorious Blood Pressure Boosters

Nearly half of all adults in the United States currently have high blood pressure (hypertension), and it is the leading cause of preventable death globally. Read on to learn more about some common blood pressure boosters.

Healthy Wine

Can Alcohol Be Part of a Healthy Lifestyle?

Numerous studies support the idea that alcohol can be part of a healthy lifestyle, and drinking wine in moderation is one of the “Power 9” habits shared by people who live in Blue Zones—parts of the world where people regularly live longer, healthier lives.

Dental Heart Link

The Link Between Dental Health and Heart Health

It may seem like your dental health and cardiovascular health are completely separate. However, research has shown that people with oral health issues have a higher risk of heart problems.

Heart Mind Connection

How Your Mind Can Impact Your Heart

February is American Heart Month. One key aspect of heart health may be your state of mind, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Learn more about the mind-heart-body connection.

Bp Meds Side Effects

Side Effects of High Blood Pressure Medication

High blood pressure medication can help you lower your blood pressure and prevent high blood pressure complications. Although these medications can save your life, they have potential side effects.

A Fib

What Is Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of heart arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). Over two million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation, and it is estimated that over 12 million Americans will have atrial fibrillation by 2030.

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6 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Without a Prescription

Channeling your inner aura may not only improve your outlook on life, it may also help reduce your blood pressure.

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Allergy Medicines and Hypertension

Some allergy medicines affect your blood pressure or interact with your blood pressure medication, but safe options for treating your allergy symptoms do exist if you have high blood pressure.

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