Her heart stopped in front of the U.S. Capitol. A Congresswoman called for help.
05/09/2024
After Delya Sommerville went into cardiac arrest, Capitol Police responders brought her back to life. Delya spent two nights in the ICU before gaining consciousness.
Doctors found that Delya had a problem called triple vessel coronary disease. As the name implies, it means that three major arteries in the heart are blocked with plaque.
Keeping high blood pressure at bay for the holidays
You'd better watch out – hypertension can be a concern at the holidays. Here's expert advice on how to have fun while keeping high blood pressure under control.
He collapsed after 2-on-2 basketball game against his son. His teammate saved his life.
Baltimore dad John Holschuh collapsed after playing basketball with a fellow dad and their teenage sons. Quick thinking and action from his CPR-trained friend saved his life.
Alternative therapies for heart failure may offer benefits, but some have risks
People with heart failure should discuss their use of complementary and alternative treatments, such as supplements and yoga, with their health care team, a new American Heart Association report says.
Heart failure is a chronic condition that affects nearly 6 million people in the U.S. Healthier Living with Heart Failure will guide you on reducing the chances of further heart complications and improving your quality of life.
Feast on gratitude this season – it could be good for you, mentally and physically
Gratitude helps build social ties – and it might promote healthy behavior, too. But experts say some ways of expressing thanks can have a deeper impact than others.
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