High blood pressure is tough but can be helped if you're willing to check food labels. ...more

December 6, 2008

Doctor, look how many pills you are giving me! Do I really need them all? ...more

May 23, 2008

While loosening your belt after Thanksgiving dinner, you may want to clip a pedometer to it. The reason: Wearing a step counter leads to weight loss and lower blood pressure, according to new research released this week. The researchers found that a pedometer is an unusually good motivator to get people to walk more. ...more

November 23, 2007

Many of the pills marketed as safe herbal alternatives to Viagra and other prescription sex medications pose a hidden danger: For men on common heart and blood-pressure drugs, popping one could lead to a stroke, or even death. ...more

November 13, 2007

Deborah Norville carries a little notebook to jot down her 'thank you' reminders. ...more

October 2, 2007