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Life is precious, and so is your heart. Our advice from leading medical experts gives you the tools you need to prioritize your heart health — everything from lifestyle tips to recipe ideas and helpful guidance for specific heart conditions.

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February 10, 2026/Heart Health

Chest Pain After Exercising: Should You Be Concerned?

It’s an emergency if the pain doesn’t go away, gets worse or you have other worrying symptoms

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February 9, 2026/Heart Health

How Healthy Is Your Heart? Take This Quiz To Find Out

Age, sex and genetics are just a few factors that can affect your risk of developing coronary artery disease

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February 6, 2026/Heart Health

Can Bergamot Help Your Cholesterol?

There isn’t enough research to recommend the supplement as a solution for lowering LDL levels

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February 5, 2026/Heart Health

How Long Does It Take for Statins To Reduce Plaque?

You may notice a decrease in your LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol in about four weeks

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February 4, 2026/Heart Health

How Can We Prevent Heart Disease?

Eating heart-healthy foods, moving around more and getting quality sleep are a few ways to get started

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February 3, 2026/Heart Health

Can You Stop a Heart Attack Once It Starts?

There’s no way to stop a heart attack on your own — call for help immediately

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February 2, 2026/Heart Health

Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?

Both are medical emergencies, but they are very distinct events with different causes

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January 30, 2026/Nutrition

Which Is Healthier: Coconut Oil or Olive Oil?

Olive oil is high in heart-friendly unsaturated fats

A big ol' beef patty hamburger on a bun, with lettuce, cheese, tomato and sauce
January 26, 2026/Heart Health

Red Meat and Your Heart: What You Need To Know

High amounts of cholesterol and saturated fat in red meat may be linked to heart disease

Plant-based bowl with marinated tofu, quinoa, chia seeds and greens
January 23, 2026/Heart Health

The What and How of the Portfolio Diet: A Brief Summary

This plant-based eating plan focuses on lowering cholesterol, making it a great companion to the Mediterranean diet

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