Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess increase of 4 mmHg in systolic blood pressure, a new study shows. Continuously ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a heart condition that develops when the ...

Getting steps in helps lower the risk of heart problems, high blood pressure, dementia, depression and many cancers. Walking ...

A new study links smoking, high blood pressure, and atrial fibrillation to a heightened risk of severe, disabling strokes.

When we hear “vitamin D,” most of us think of strong bones and a boost to the immune system. But this “sunshine vitamin” does ...