Heart Health

There’s an Irish proverb that says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.’’ But for those who suffer from sleep apnea (some 18 million US adults), getting a good…

You’ve probably seen the public service announcements: A man clutching his chest in anguish, a sure sign that he’s experiencing an acute heart attack. And it’s true that, for men, the most concrete sign of a…

Almost daily, there’s a news story about the latest “research” on what you should- or shouldn’t- be eating. Just opening your fridge at this point feels like an act of bravery, as the expert guidance on…

Way too many of us are way too sleepy during the day, yet unable to get a good night’s sleep at night. In addition to causing drowsiness and irritability, lack of sleep can have real and…

Few of us escape this discovery: the older we get, the weaker our muscles seem to be. Long-time agebuzz readers will remember that sarcopenia (the progressive loss of skeletal muscle) can leave you frail and dependent,…

You may not spend much time worrying about your heart but for almost half of the adults in the United States, cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, is a real threat, putting us at risk for…