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Heart health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Keep your heart healthy with diet, exercise, and even medication.
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What to eat to lower blood pressure
The DASH diet can help to keep hypertension under control
Updated on Mar. 8, 2023
Drug Info
Diltiazem alternatives: What can I take instead of diltiazem?
Diltiazem doesn't work for everyone. Norvasc, Toprol XL, Zestril, Cozaar, and hydrochlorothiazide are some diltiazem alternatives. Get the full list here.
Aug. 17, 2022
Drug Info
Safe cold medicine for high blood pressure patients
People with high blood pressure or heart problems should not take certain cold medicine
Sep. 30, 2023
Health Education
The coffee-cholesterol link
This beloved morning beverage has the potential to raise blood lipids in certain circumstances
Dec. 18, 2023
Health Education
Normal resting heart rate for men by age
Age may determine your target and maximum heart rates, but it doesn’t have as much of an effect on your resting heart rate as other factors, such as hormones, activity levels, stress, and medication
Feb. 14, 2024
Drug vs. Drug
Pepto-Bismol vs. Tums: Differences, similarities, and which is b...
Compare the efficacy, indications, and side effects of Pepto-Bismol vs. Tums
Updated on Feb. 14, 2024
Drug Info
2 foods to avoid while on Eliquis
There aren’t any specific foods to avoid while on Eliquis but caffeine and high-fat foods are some foods to avoid with cardiovascular conditions
Jul. 6, 2022
Drug Info
Metoprolol alternatives: What can I take instead of metoprolol?
Some metoprolol alternatives include Toprol XL, Coreg, Ernesto, Zestril, and Calan. Get the full list here.
Apr. 18, 2022
Drug Info
Repatha (evolocumab) alternatives: What can I take instead of Re...
Repatha (evolocumab) doesn't work for everyone. ANGPTL3, bile acid sequestrants, Nexletol, statins, and Zetia are some Repatha alternatives. Get the full list here.
Feb. 9, 2024
Health Education
Can you lower cholesterol fast?
It can take a matter of days or a few months to see results, depending on the method you use
Feb. 2, 2024
Drug Info
Amlodipine alternatives: What can I take instead of amlodipine?
Amlodipine doesn't work for everyone. Nifedipine, lisinopril, losartan, and carvedilol are some amlodipine alternatives. Get the full list here.
Mar. 29, 2022