James G Beckerman

Jan 24, 2025 | webmd.com | Kara Grant |James G Beckerman

People of a certain age know the Bee Gees’ “Stayin' Alive” as the right rhythm track not just for John Travolta’s strut, but also for anyone doing hands-only CPR. But decades later, Gen Z says it’s time to do-not-resuscitate that song. Once the gold-standard CPR anthem used in pretty much every training program, “Stayin’ Alive” may have boogied into its swan song era.

Aug 3, 2024 | webmd.com | Rick Ansorge |James G Beckerman

Stents are small, expandable tubes that treat narrowed arteries in your body. In people with coronary heart disease caused by the buildup of plaque, they can:Open narrowed arteriesReduce symptoms, like chest painHelp treat a heart attackThese types are called coronary stents. Usually made of metal mesh, they’re put into arteries after a procedure to expand the artery called a percutaneous coronary intervention or, its more common name, angioplasty.

May 26, 2024 | webmd.com | Kendall Morgan |James G Beckerman

Managing your blood pressure and cholesterol is a part of taking care of your heart’s health. That’s because high blood pressure and cholesterol bring a greater risk of heart attack, stroke, and other health problems. Knowing if there’s an issue is a first step to taking control. Blood pressure is easy to measure with an inflatable cuff around your arm and adults should have it checked. Your doctor or other health providers likely check it anytime you go in for a visit.

May 22, 2024 | webmd.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler |James G Beckerman

You may be thinking about taking fish oil to improve your health. But when it comes to atrial fibrillation (AFib), should you reel it in or cut it loose? Fish oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids. You can get it from eating fish and seafood, including salmon, trout, oysters, and crabs. Non-fish sources include nuts and seeds. You can take fish oil omega-3 fatty acid supplements for a variety of health reasons.

Sep 4, 2023 | webmd.com | Hope Cristol |James G Beckerman

Heart failure is often caused by other health problems, like heart disease or diabetes. But common medications can also bring it on. This condition isn’t what it sounds like: Your heart doesn’t stop. It just doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. That means you may be short of breath, feel weak, and have swollen legs and feet, among other symptoms.