Individuals who take hot baths to warm up from chilly weather may suffer from cardiac arrest while soaking in the balmy water, according to a recent article published by Reuters.

Aging individuals who want to sustain good cognitive function may consider going for brisk walks several times each week, according to the findings of a recent study.

Taking vitamin D supplements may help individuals, especially those of African-American descent, improve their blood vessel health and lower their risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Individuals who increase their intake of vitamin D may be able to lower their blood pressure and in turn, reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to findings from a recent study that was presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology.

While previous studies have shown that listening to music may help lower an individual’s blood pressure, new research that was published in the journal Arthritis Care and Research indicates that singing or producing melodies may provide similar benefits.

People with active lifestyles show lower levels of reaction to salt, which may explain why they are less likely to have high blood pressure, according to recent research conducted by American Heart Association (AHA) researchers.

Females who pursue higher degrees of education are more likely to have healthy blood pressure readings than those who do not attend college or graduate school, according to a recent study that was published in the online journal BMS Public Health.

What gives energy to all 100 trillion cells in your body? A nutrient discovered in 1957 by American professor F.L. Crane and his colleagues provides 95 percent of your body’s energy. This powerful antioxidant known as coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is found in the membranes of cellular structures such as your mitochondria. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP), or cellular energy, is produced inside these mitochondria, so tissues with the highest concentrations of mitochondria—such as your heart muscle—require maximum CoQ10 levels to function properly.

Popular medications that increase fluid retention may present an underlying cause for some cases of heart attack and stroke, according to recent research published in Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation.

A study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives has found that even tiny amounts of lead can negatively impact the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn child.