Heart and circulation news, features and articles
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What is normal blood sugar?Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main source of fuel for our body - keeping it in check is essential to our health.
By Natalie Grover Last updated
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Can walking lower blood pressure?reference Can walking lower blood pressure? We look at the impact walking can have on blood pressure and examine the evidence behind it
By Becks Shepherd Last updated
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If blood is red, why do veins look bluish?Blood is always red, and veins look blue or green because the skin filters light wavelengths differently.
By Donavyn Coffey Last updated
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What is a normal heart rate?Monitoring your heart rate can help you track your fitness level and overall health.
By Bahar Gholipour Last updated
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Why You Should Check Your Blood Pressure in the MorningDoes time of day matter when it comes to taking blood pressure?
By Sara G. Miller Last updated
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Here's What a Single Milkshake Does to Your Blood VesselsA chocolate milkshake may be bliss for your taste buds, but it's not so good for your blood vessels.
By Rachael Rettner Last updated
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Sweet Therapy: Chocolate May Help Prevent Irregular HeartbeatEating a few ounces of chocolate a week may be a sweet way to lower your risk of atrial fibrillation, a new study finds.
By Cari Nierenberg Last updated
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Staying hydrated may reduce the risk of heart failureDrinking enough fluids is important for numerous bodily functions, including helping the heart pump blood more easily.
By Rachael Rettner Last updated
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11 Surprising Facts About the Circulatory SystemThe human circulatory system was once a subject of great mystery, but now, modern science has revealed its inner workings. Here are 11 surprising facts about the human circulatory system.
By Joseph Castro Last updated
