Cannabis Caution
If you use marijuana (cannabis), be aware that it can interact with many medications, as outlined in a brief article in the Canadian journal CMAJ.For example, certain drugs can increase concentrations...
View Article7 Steps for Better Heart Attack Survival
Following medical guidance after a heart attack increases the odds of long-term survival, according to a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association, which looked at data from more than...
View ArticleWhat’s Better at Predicting Heart Disease—Risk Factors or Genes?
Sophisticated genetic testing does not improve upon the ability of traditional risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes, and smoking status to predict who will develop coronary...
View ArticleSilent Heart Attacks: What to Know
Could you experience a serious cardiac event—and not know it? Yes. Up to one-half of myocardial infarctions (the medical term for heart attacks) are “silent,” meaning they either cause no symptoms or...
View ArticleA Sleep Tip to Take to Heart
People who struggle with insomnia are often advised to go to bed and get up at the same time each day, as one of the “sleep hygiene” measures that may promote better slumber. But even if you’re a...
View ArticleWhere Are All the Women?
Twenty-seven years ago, the Revitalization Act of 1993 established legal requirements and guidelines to ensure that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) include women in its clinical research...
View Article6 Steps to Manage or Prevent AFib
If you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), making a few changes to your daily routine could be useful in the management of the condition, which causes the heart to beat erratically and puts you at...
View ArticleWhat Is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib), which causes an irregular and often rapid heart rate, is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia. An episode of AFib can cause a fluttering or pounding sensation in the...
View ArticleSymptoms of AFib
Symptoms of atrial fibrillation (AFib) can vary from person to person. Some people with the condition are fatigued, and it affects their everyday activities. Others find themselves short of breath...
View ArticleDo You Have ‘Salt Sensitivity’?
For years, doctors and dietitians have delivered a firm message about salt: Watch your intake or your blood pressure could rise to unhealthy levels. Yet scientists have known for decades that there is...
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