Cardiovascular - September 2020 Archives

Beta blockers are medications that reduce your blood pressure. They cause your heart to beat more slowly and with less force, which lowers blood pressure. ...

You don't need expensive gym equipment to get a good workout. Research shows that stair-climbing helps strengthen and tone your leg muscles. It keeps your ...

With wildfires burning in the western U.S., smoke is affecting air quality for hundreds of miles. Wildfire smoke can irritate the eyes and respiratory system, ...

Almost half of U.S. adults have heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. And it's the leading cause of death in the U.S. But that ...

Every year, more than 35-thousand babies, just in the U.S., are born with a congenitial heart defect.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Joseph ...

From pain medications to stimulants, know which drugs and supplements can affect your blood pressure. ___________________________________ Some prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as supplements and other ...

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. The food you eat can play a major role in your risk of ...