(RubenPH/iStock via Getty Images) Anyone who has been on the receiving end of a dog’s love and devotion knows these furry friends are nothing if not good for our hearts. There’s plenty of research to show that’s more than a warm, fuzzy feeling. Studies show dog ownership benefits heart health by reducing social isolation, helping…
(Irina Shatilova/iStock via Getty Images) Heart complications in children and young adults infected with COVID-19 are uncommon but treatable, according to a new science report summarizing what’s known about how to treat, manage and prevent cardiovascular complications from the coronavirus in youth. The scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published Monday in its journal…
(Vanish_Point/iStock via Getty Images) Lea en español Anybody who’s twisted, hustled, boot-scooted or learned how to do the Dougie knows dancing can be more than just a fun way to spend a Saturday night. But when music and motion link someone to their heritage, it might provide a special kick, boosting pride, social connections and…
(MoMo Productions/DigitalVision via Getty Images) Lea en español So you put on extra pounds during the pandemic. And your cholesterol’s too high. And maybe you need to do a better job managing blood pressure. It can feel like a lot to tackle. But taking that first step toward better health can be as easy as…
(Liudmila Chernetska/iStock via Getty Images) For more than two years, COVID-19’s direct harm has been visible in overflowing intensive care wards and grim statistics. Now, some of its indirect effects are coming into focus. Studies are linking the pandemic to higher rates of fatal heart disease and stroke, deaths from addiction-related problems and more. The…
(NSA Digital Archive/iStock via Getty Images) A new set of recommendations aimed at helping doctors prevent and manage heart failure expand the focus on people at risk or showing early signs of the condition. The latest guidelines from the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Heart Failure Society of America emphasize the importance…