The top number typically gets all the attention. A new study suggests it's time to give the bottom number its proper due.
Young adults stand to benefit greatly in later years if they act now to combat high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
A full night's sleep could lead to improved mood and better brain function, boosting creativity, accuracy and memory.
Highly processed food is an unfortunate hallmark of American diets. It leads to a glut of sodium, which can trigger bloating and gas.
As the FDA reexamines the claim that soy products may reduce heart disease risk, some scientists say relabeling would be a mistake.
If you’re a guy, you probably have some theories about testosterone, erectile dysfunction and the like. Now’s your chance to test them.
A sedentary life opens the door to all manner of health troubles—but long periods in front of the TV are especially bad.
Study: Even a modest amount of exercise lowers the odds of dying from this deadly type of stroke.
Cutting these two items from your diet could be your first step in warding off heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
As you become more active, you'll increase your odds of living longer—no matter what your age or health history.
Diabetes and other diseases can put expectant moms at higher risk of complications such as pre-term labor and potentially fatal preeclampsia.
Indeed it could. Genetics may one day reign supreme when it comes to proactively identifying an individual's risks.
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