Standing desks may not be a boon for health after all
A new study suggests that standing for over two hours a day doesn't reduce cardiovascular risks and could increase the risk of blood-flow problems.
Heart disease
A young Duke professor won $250,000 for her algorithms that could find symptoms of heart disease when they start
Duke University professor Amanda Randles won for her work with supercomputers and algorithms, creating blood flow simulations to treat patients.
How Ozempic could change the economy as we know it
Semaglutide drugs that can also aid weight loss are already changing what people buy, and could have ripple effects across the economy.
Microplastics have been linked to a higher risk of heart attacks and stroke for the first time
This is the first time microplastics have been linked to health problems in humans, following decades of speculation over their potential impact.
A doctor told a 35-year-old who felt like she was suffocating that she was young and healthy. She was having heart failure.
Marian Dancy was diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare form of heart failure, at age 35. Her first symptom was tired, weak muscles.
Adding just a few minutes of wall-sits to your workout routine can lower your blood pressure, new research shows
Wall sits, also known as wall squats, may be the most effective exercise to lower your blood pressure, new research published July 25 in BMJ shows.
Vitamin D could be good for the heart in older adults, a large study finds
The supplements' effects on heart health were small, but researchers believe their findings show vitamin D's benefits should be studied more.
A brain aneurysm survivor urged her family to get screened. Her mom and sister have them, too.
A brain aneurysm survivor who had no symptoms urged her family get checked. It's recommended for close relatives of someone whose aneurysm ruptured.
5 food swaps to make your diet more heart-healthy, according to a cardiologist
From French toast to fried chicken, Dr. Beth Abramson shared healthy alternatives to foods favorites to reduce the risk of heart problems.
Being vegan or vegetarian could help keep your cholesterol levels in check, a new study suggests
Vegan and vegetarian diets tend to be lower in cholesterol and saturated fats, which are linked to heart disease.
Being outside can improve memory, fight depression, and lower blood pressure — here are 12 science-backed reasons to spend more time outdoors
Psychologists and health researchers are finding more and more ways that being outdoors offers powerful health benefits.
A cardiologist eats everything in moderation — but avoids 3 foods to keep her heart healthy
Dr. Elizabeth Klodas said she avoids bacon, sausages, and deep-fried foods .
4 dinners a cardiologist eats to keep her heart healthy
A cardiologist eats a mainly plant-based diet, with some added fish and meat on occasion.
4 women were told they had stress, anxiety or fatigue. It turned out to be a serious heart issue.
Women spoke with Insider about how their heart issues were overlooked because they or their doctors dismissed the symptoms.
More people in their 20s and 30s are experiencing heart disease — cardiologists warn vaping may be to blame
Heart disease is on the rise in younger people and cardiologists think the popularity of vaping and e-cigarettes could be behind the troubling spike.
5 simple ways to lower your blood pressure without medication, according to a cardiologist
A cardiologist shares tips to lower blood pressure without medication, including exercising regularly, drinking less alcohol, and consuming less salt.
An equestrian fell off her horse and learned she had heart failure at age 20. Now she's working in the clinic that saved her life.
Avery Jaster was diagnosed with heart failure when she was just 20 years old. A tiny monitoring device has helped to keep her out of the hospital.
A 44-year-old spin instructor had a major heart attack while teaching a class. She says she missed a subtle warning sign.
Ratona Harr is a cycling instructor with no history of heart disease. But in 2021, she suffered a widow-maker heart attack, which are often deadly.
Exercising 11 minutes a day could reduce your risk of early death, new study suggests
New research suggests you can see major health benefits from exercising for half the time typically recommended, with short daily walks or bike rides.
I'm only 27, but I just learned I'm at risk for heart disease. Here are 5 lifestyle changes a cardiologist told me to make.
A cardiologist told me to regularly check my blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol, as high levels of any of those factors increases my risk.