Hypertension is a common condition that's largely preventable through lifestyle habits like exercising regularly and limiting ...

Heart doctor explains how mouthwash can kill beneficial bacteria in the mouth, which can lead to high blood pressure. He advises skipping harsh mouthwash.

While short-term stress raises blood pressure temporarily, ongoing stress can lead to sustained hypertension and increase the ...

Prior studies have found strong links between marijuana use and later cardiovascular disease. A February 2024 study found ...

EMJ spoke with Srihari S. Naidu, who shared insights into his pioneering work in alcohol septal ablation, his contributions ...

Mental health and addictions affect every family in this nation. Trump has shared how alcohol contributed to his brother’s death, and Kennedy has been open about his own recovery from drug use.

To put that in perspective, the American Heart Association recommends women limit their added sugar intake to 25 grams per day. Scientists Show GLP-1s Can Reduce Alcohol Cravings Drop in some ...

A 2021 review found that in women, drinking even a moderate amount of alcohol can increase the risk of hypertension. The American Heart Association recommends that men consume no more than two ...

However, in 2024, a meta-analysis of more than 100 studies published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs uncovered major flaws in this approach. The American Heart Association now says that ...

Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD ... The American Heart Association (AHA) advises adults to aim for 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity weekly.

Because drinking alcohol also has other downsides, including increased risk of some cancers, cirrhosis of the liver, and an increased risk of accidents, the American Heart Association does not ...