Higher Daily Step Counts Linked with Lower Blood Pressure
The smart watches seen on the wrists of roughly 1 in 5 Americans could be more than just a fun gimmick but a potentially useful research tool to…
Getting Too Little—or Too Much—Sleep May Be Bad for the Heart
Whether you like to burn the midnight oil to check emails or binge watch your favorite series, toss and turn or sleep until mid-morning, it seems the amount…
Bariatric surgery is linked to significantly fewer heart attacks and strokes
A UK wide study of nearly 7,500 people who are obese or severely obese has found that bariatric surgery is linked to significantly fewer heart attacks and strokes.
Having a Low Birthweight Baby May Increase Risk for Early Heart Failure
It’s normal for expectant parents to worry about how well their baby is developing and growing. But could a newborn’s birthweight serve as a red flag for risks…
Fitness calculator can reveal a lot about your health
A Fitness Calculator was developed by researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2013. It was able to reveal your body’s real age and…