Hey, dads: You play a big and important role in your kids' health
Jun 15, 2023
Fathers influence their children's physical and mental health in unique ways. For Father's Day, here's a look at some.
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A vacation after a heart attack or stroke needs some extra planning
Jun 13, 2023
Taking a vacation after a heart attack or stroke can be stressful, but a little extra planning can make it less so, experts say.
Bored with plain water? Turn it into agua fresca.
Jun 8, 2023
Homemade agua fresca, a fruit-based beverage popular in Latin America, can be a healthy way to cool off.
Celebrating Pride Month with mental health in mind
Jun 6, 2023
Amid stressful times, there's healthy power in getting together for LGBTQ people and those who love them, experts say.
This tick season, beware the tiny bugs that can carry Lyme disease – a danger to the heart
Jun 5, 2023
Walking on wooded or grassy trails can expose people to ticks that may carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. It's important to check for and remove the bugs to protect yourself and your pets.
More than a kernel of truth: Corn can add a healthy crunch to your cookout
May 26, 2023
Lend us an ear and you might learn some ways to make corn a favorite at your next backyard barbecue.
More physical activity may help cut racial disparities in heart health, report says
May 24, 2023
Physical activity is key to good cardiovascular health, but it's often lowest among groups at higher risk. A new American Heart Association report offers strategies for overcoming barriers in these communities.
Why a cardiac crisis also can be a mental health issue
May 23, 2023
Emotional and psychiatric problems often accompany a heart attack, cardiac arrest or heart surgery. Here's what caregivers and patients alike need to know.
Her childhood in India – and parenthood – changed this nutrition expert's eating habits
May 23, 2023
Nutrition professor Saroja Voruganti talks about her food choices and how they were shaped by growing up in India and becoming a parent.
Are heart rate and blood pressure the same? No, and it's important to understand why.
May 16, 2023
Heart rate and blood pressure measure two different things, both of which affect how hard the heart must work to get blood to the rest of the body.