Heart & Metabolic Health
Blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes basics, and symptoms like swelling or shortness of breath.
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Blood pressure at home: do it right (and what the numbers mean)
Home readings can be more useful than a rushed clinic check—if you measure correctly.
Heart & Metabolic Health2 min
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Cholesterol and heart risk: questions to ask (without the panic)
Cholesterol numbers matter, but context matters more. Here’s how to have a useful conversation at your next visit.
Heart & Metabolic Health2 min
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Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes: lifestyle basics that actually work
Practical steps that support steadier blood sugar—without extreme rules.
Heart & Metabolic Health2 min
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Shortness of breath after 60: how to describe it and what to check
Shortness of breath can have many causes. Learn how to describe it clearly, what to track, and urgent warning signs.
Heart & Metabolic Health3 min
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Swelling in legs and feet after 60: what’s common and what’s not
An easy-to-follow guide to leg/foot swelling: common causes, what to track, and red flags that need prompt care.
Heart & Metabolic Health3 min
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