A study by Emory cardiovascular researchers has paved the way for the development of a new cardiovascular reactivity risk ...

Serum creatinine: This test helps in evaluating kidney health. Dysfunctional kidneys can put stress on the heart causing cardiovascular disorders. Amino-terminal, pro-brain natriuretic peptide ...

Should we all be concerned about our cortisol levels? I took a blood stress test and spoke with experts to find out. Anna Gragert Wellness Editor II Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the ...

A maladaptive stress response might be amenable to behavioral or other interventions to lower future CV risk, say researchers ...

K. Dear K.: A stress test and a CT calcium score are both ways of evaluating a person for blockages in the arteries of the heart. The likelihood of having blockages for a man with diabetes at age ...

Not only will this reduce their stress, it may also improve the validity of any examinations or tests performed, as measures such as heart and respiratory rates can be elevated as a result of ...