Psychology professor Dr. Philip Gable after climbing a mountain in the Alps overlooking Geneva. (Photo courtesy of Philip Gable) It’s that time of year, when people start making – and almost immediately breaking – New Year’s resolutions. But one person you won’t find declaring “New Year, New Me!” is motivational expert Dr. Philip Gable. “I…
(Tetra Images/Brand X Pictures via Getty Images) Lea en español Access to potentially lifesaving heart failure treatments has increased in recent years, but women and Black men remain far less likely to receive them, new research suggests. The study, published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found racial and gender disparities in…
David Lyons (right) met Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin at a CPR training event held by the team and the American Heart Association. (Photo courtesy of Russ Lyons) Whenever Quentin Tomlin heads out to play high school football, his mother, Laura, knows one thing is for sure: The team won’t take the field without access…
(FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images) Lea en español It’s almost a new year, a time when many people resolve to accomplish big things – say, run a marathon or lose 50 pounds – then watch those noble intentions melt away before the winter snow. Is there a better way to make our resolutions stick? “What happens…
(triloks/E+ via Getty Images) South Asian and Hispanic people are two fast-growing populations in the United States. Readers were interested in how cardiovascular disease impacts these groups, among other topics related to health disparities. Here are our top 5 health equity stories published this year, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. Why are…
(karandaev/iStock via Getty Images) Lea en español Celebrations to ring in the new year are as varied as they are colorful, quirky and, often, tasty. A tradition from Latin America has people who hope to travel running around the block with a suitcase, while a Nordic custom involves breaking plates to bring good luck. Some…
(anandaBGD/E+ via Getty Images) Winter’s arrival and the drop in temperatures that come with it means it’s a good time to take stock of what to do – and what not to do – when you’re feeling sick. Colds, influenza and other respiratory illnesses tend to be more common during colder months, when viruses spread…
(dianazh/iStock via Getty Images) From eating the beets to beating the heat, here are the top 5 stories from 2023 that readers were hungry to read, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. Give me a beet: Why this root vegetable should be on your plate Beets are full of color and nutrients that…
Congenital heart defect survivor Andrianna Acosta has a chest scar from surgery she had as an infant. (Photo courtesy of Jessielyn Palumbo) Lea en español For as long as she can remember, Andrianna Acosta went out of her way to hide the 8-inch scar that stretches from near her collarbone down to her belly button….
(Gorica Poturak/iStock via Getty Images) Pregnancy complications and menopause can increase women’s risk for cardiovascular disease. Here are the year’s top 5 stories on these topics and more, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. Pregnancy complications could increase a woman’s stroke risk at an earlier age Women who have complications during pregnancy may…