NFL Superstar and Family Tackle High Blood Pressure

NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb and his parents, Sam and Wilma McNabb, know that good health is key to staying in the game. They are raising awareness of high blood pressure (HBP), a serious condition that impacts Mr. and Mrs. McNabb — and about one in three U.S. adults. The McNabbs are working to spread the […]

Supporting the Health Care Workforce During the COVID-19 Epidemic

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continues to spread internationally. Worldwide, more than 100 000 cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2) and more than 3500 deaths have been reported. COVID-19 is thought to have higher mortality than seasonal influenza, even as wide variation is reported. While the World Health Organization […]

Blood Pressure Control Starts With Measuring Accurately

High blood pressure occurs in almost half of American adults, and you may not know you have it until you experience complications, such as heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, vision loss or sexual problems. In addition, having high blood pressure could contribute to worst COVID-19 outcomes, according to the American Heart Association. “The best way […]