Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess ...

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 ...

More research shows that your ability to balance on one leg can reveal how well you’re aging. Discover the fascinating science for why, and what you can do to improve.

Health department mandates blood pressure checks in government hospitals for accurate diagnosis and patient care.

Joey Stowell, nine, from Cornwall, was a normal, “happy” boy according to his dad, Brandon Stowell, 30, before he started to ...

New research suggests that adding even small amounts of physical activity, like walking uphill or climbing stairs, can help ...

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how cannabis can help people suffering from dementia, the importance of ...

High blood pressure is a common, but life-threatening diagnosis that increases the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Most ...

UMass Memorial's “Hospital at Home” program provides care to those recovering from childbirth in the comfort of their own ...

A new study shows an extra 5 minutes of daily vigorous exercise helps control hypertension. The findings become more ...

The NHS has a handy tool that allows you to calculate your heart's "age" from the comfort of your own home. Your heart age can provide insight into your overall health, with a score higher than your ...