Indigenous thinking combats heart disease and...

One of the measures taken to prevent virus transmission has been social distancing and lockdown, but these can have their own negative health impact. A study on the behaviour of teens undertaken during the pandemic identified some of the particular health risks for this group. 

People with Type 1 diabetes need to monitor what's going on with their bodies because they can't make insulin—and it's vital in maintaining blood glucose. An imbalance can be dangerous and damage blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys. 

What an Australian Centre for Disease Control might aim to be; An Indigenous perspective and research to engage culture for protection against cardiovascular disease and stroke; Research on links between mental health and mortality concludes that both mental and physical health c ...  Show more

KYW Newsradio's Rasa Kay talks with Deborah Heart and Lung Center Cardiologist Dr Joseph Guarino. They tackle heart topics such as the Holiday Heart Syndrome and where overeating, alcohol consumption and smoking can lead to heart health complications.

One of the most significant consequences of chronic stress is the impact it has on our cardiovascular health. Elevated blood pressure and heart rate are common indicators of the body's response to stress, and if left unchecked, they can lead to serious health complications such a ...  Show more

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the US with hypertension or high blood pressure implicated as the primary cause. Controlling hypertension is and has been a major focus of public health initiatives. Often the advice for blood pressure issues is to red ...