High blood pressure can cause serious health issues, including heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney disease. (For Spectrum Health Beat) Home blood pressure monitoring can improve control of high blood pressure and reduce health care costs. That’s the conclusion of a…

Preventive aspirin may not be advised. Talk with your doctor about your use of aspirin. (For Spectrum Health Beat) There’s disappointing news for seniors: A new trial shows that taking daily low-dose aspirin doesn’t prolong healthy, independent living in otherwise healthy people…

Walking is a perfect path to fitness—it doesn’t require any special skills or expensive equipment—just a good pair of shoes. (For Spectrum Health Beat) Being physically active is one of the most important steps people of all ages can take to improve…