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Where do food cravings come from – and can we stop them?
For some people, it's chocolate. For others, pizza. Or perhaps it's Chinese food, cheeseburgers or fries. Most people experience food cravings of some type. But where do those cravings come from? And what, if anything, can be done to control them?. Cravings are nothing more than a desire for something...
After 3 life-threatening heart events, his family keeps him moving to avoid another
Inside a frame in Roberta and Andre Moore's den in Pasadena, California, are medals – the kind attached to wide striped ribbons that hang around the necks of athletes, signifying a race completed. The Moores also have a folder stuffed with numbers once pinned to their workout clothes while they walked various 5Ks during the past several years.
Olympic-level wisdom about addressing mental health
Few people understand the mental pressures of being an Olympian the way sprinter Natasha Hastings does. She endured thousands of hours of training to become one of the world's fastest women in the 400 meters. She has felt her heart beating fast and hard at the Olympic starting line as she anticipated the strain and pain she was about to inflict on herself. She knows the joy of being part of two gold-medal relay teams – and the shock of missing the team entirely.
All in the family: 3 generations take on the same defective heart valve
Around the time a cardiologist diagnosed Keri Mathew with a heart problem at age 4, her dad once again failed the physical required to increase his life insurance policy. So Gary Peterson went to see that cardiologist, too. Mathew, who grew up in southwest Iowa, had been born with a...
Middle-aged adults with blocked leg arteries may face high risk of amputation
People in their 50s with severely narrowed leg arteries may face a high risk for major amputations despite having emergency surgery to restore blood flow to their legs, new research shows. The findings, published Monday in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, highlight the need for early detection and treatment...
AI researcher merged engineering and medicine to bring meaning to his work
Dr. Antonis Armoundas was studying electrical engineering at the National Technical University of Athens in his native Greece when he decided the subject was a bit too dry for his taste. "I couldn't find any meaning to what I was doing," he said. So, he started looking into biomedical engineering,...
Stroke survivor went from using a wheelchair to walking again, and started a nonprofit
Eight years ago, Deb Shaw stepped into the shower of her home in Los Gatos, California, and her vision blurred. She wobbled, fell and hit her head on the shower bench. Minutes later, she woke up on the floor. Her head throbbed. Deb's husband, Bob Shaw, was out of town...
Shake it or skip it? Here's expert advice on salt.
A sprinkle of sea salt, a smidgeon of table salt, a kiss of kosher salt: Seasoning with salt is often seen as vital to cooking. Salt also has been used to preserve food and even used as currency. But it's the excess salt consumption that experts say poses a gigantic...
Running gave him purpose after learning of inherited heart condition
At 11, Tom Sutch was playing street hockey when he saw his dad heading out for a work trip. Tom waved goodbye as Kevin Sutch – an EMT in New York City and commissioner of their local volunteer fire department on Long Island – drove off to a fire safety conference a few hours away.
New cardiovascular risk tool could guide who needs medication for high blood pressure
For years, the question of whether to take medication to lower high blood pressure had been partly answered by a tool that calculated someone's 10-year risk of having a heart attack or stroke. But new equations, which take into account both 10-year and 30-year predicted risk for cardiovascular disease, suggest...
The ripe stuff: Why seasonal eating can be a healthy delight
A supermarket can be a tough place to be in sync with the seasons. We're not talking about how Halloween decorations arrive in August, either: It's because in the produce section, many fruits and vegetables are available year-round, and those that aren't can probably be found in the frozen foods aisle.
At 71, he's back to fishing and renovating houses after a heart transplant
Home builder Keith Hoch was in his early 50s when he started to feel sluggish while building houses for his clients in and around Toms River, New Jersey. His doctor diagnosed him with a cold, then the flu. He didn't respond to treatment. His doctor's next guess was a bacterial infection. Hoch took several rounds of antibiotics, but still didn't improve.
Disaster planning for older adults: What to know this hurricane and wildfire season
When Hurricane Ian struck southwestern Florida in 2022, it led to the deaths of more than 150 people – the majority of whom were older adults who had heart-related problems, power outage-related accidents, medical equipment failures or a lack of timely access to care. The deaths drove home the...
Following a stroke, pain is common but can be managed
At 51, Kerwin Ifill had a stroke. Though he believed he was in excellent health, a tangle of blood vessels – something called an arteriovenous malformation, or AVM – was hiding in his brain. One day after a regular gym workout, a vessel burst while he was taking a nap.
What can sharks teach us about our hearts?
This time of year, it's hard to escape sharks – on TV at least. But perhaps that heartbeat-like theme from "Jaws" – ba-dump, ba-dump – has you wondering, "What might I learn about my own heart from a shark?" Strap on your scuba gear, because we are...
Because she gave her husband CPR, their daughters had time to say goodbye
Dori Monson sat on the couch cheering on the Washington Huskies in the Alamo Bowl. His wife, Suzanne, was in the next room working on a jigsaw puzzle, a Christmas gift from one of their three daughters. A week earlier, Dori and Suzanne had hosted an early holiday family gathering...
What to know about water safety and CPR this summer
As people flock to pool parties, sandy beaches and other water adventures to cool off this summer, experts say learning CPR and some water safety basics also should be at the top of the to-do list. "In general, I'm an advocate for everyone getting CPR training," said Dr. Katherine Berg,...
Film producer sold a movie, then had 2 strokes. Later, a heart transplant.
On a trip to Park City, Utah, movie producer Jonathan Bogner sold a horror film, connected with colleagues at the Sundance Film Festival, then hit the ski slopes. He felt winded while skiing, but he kept going. The day after arriving home in Beverly Hills, California, Bogner woke up early...
Palliative care underused for people with heart disease, report finds
Palliative care – which can include changes to medication – can alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life for people with heart disease. But the practice is greatly underutilized, especially among underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, according to a new report. The scientific statement from the American Heart...
What might the next century hold for cardiovascular disease prevention and care?
The past century brought profound advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease, leading to dramatic reductions in deaths linked to heart disease and stroke. But what will the next 100 years bring?. While no one can say for certain, experts point to three areas they expect may play...
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