High Blood Pressure

The recent stroke suffered by Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy underscores both the prevalence of strokes and their rise in occurrence in younger adults. Estimates are that over 800,000 Americans have a stroke each year. At age 53 and seemingly in good health, Senator Murphy first felt the onset of arm…

The news about cardiovascular disease and women is alarming. Estimates are that by the year 2050, 60% of US women will have cardiovascular disease, up from 50% in 2020. Driven by high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, a surge in heart disease cases among women is anticipated, and younger women…

By now, you know that falls are a serious health concern for older adults. The older you get, the more risk you carry of having a fall, and once you’ve fallen, you may incur serious, life-altering injuries, and your chances of falling again increase. Falls are the most common reason…

By now, you probably know the drill when it comes to putting together the basics of a healthy diet: Avoid ultra-processed foods, and instead, stick to whole foods as much as you can, including fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, minimally processed meats and fish, legumes and whole grains. But…

So, how did you mark the occasion of World Heart Day this past week? Did you eat a healthier meal? Go for a longer walk? How about checking your blood pressure? A new research study published in BMJ Public Health suggests that a great many of us not only fail…

We’re entering the time of year when you can grab a warm sweater, put on some comfortable walking shoes, and get outside to walk among the awe-inspiring fall leaves. Hopefully, most of the heat and humidity from the summer is behind us, and the cold and inclement weather hasn’t yet…