American Heart Association — When peripheral blood vessels constrict during times of mental stress, the effect on circulation is greater in women with heart disease than in men with heart disease, finds a study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, a journal of the American Heart Association.
Supplements containing calcium and/or vitamin D do not appear to protect older adults from bone fractures, despite guidelines recommending them for seniors with osteoporosis, or thinning bones, according to research published in JAMA.
Annals of Internal Medicine — According to a new study, a combination of physician- and non-physician-led strategies may be most beneficial for achieving blood pressure goals. Read More »
Berkeley Wellness — Coughing is one of the body's most valuable defense mechanisms — an involuntary reflex that protects the lungs. Here are some surprising answers to questions you may have about that cough. Read More »
HealthCentral — A fascinating book, "Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America," examines the history of dentistry, why we're afraid of the dentist, and more. Read More »
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