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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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January 17, 2025/Heart Health

Taking a Statin? Here’s Why You Don’t Need CoQ10 Supplements

There’s not enough evidence to show that this supplement has any effect on muscle aches from cholesterol-lowering meds

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January 8, 2025/Heart Health

What’s Erythritol? And Is It Bad for You?

Erythritol is found in a range of “diet,” “sugar-free” and “keto-friendly” foods — but research has linked it to heart attack and stroke

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November 4, 2024/Nutrition

What You Need To Know About Allulose

Although allulose is an FDA-approved sugar substitute, more research is needed to understand its safety

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September 18, 2024/Heart Health

Can Walking Speed Be a Sign of Your Heart Health?

Studies show those who walk faster tend to have a lower risk of heart disease

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September 16, 2024/Heart Health

Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

Recognizing subtle symptoms, like cold sweats, stomach discomfort and nausea, could be the key to survival

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August 16, 2024/Heart Health

Do Statins Cause Weight Gain?

Statin use has been associated with weight gain but the reasons aren’t clear — and the benefits of statins far outweigh the risks

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August 14, 2024/Heart Health

What’s the Connection Between Statins and Diabetes?

Some statins have been shown to slightly increase your risk of diabetes — but that shouldn’t keep you from taking the medication you need

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August 12, 2024/Heart Health

Are Gum Disease and Heart Disease Connected?

Research points to an association between the health of your gums and cardiovascular disease

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July 17, 2024/Heart Health

5 Ways To Increase HDL

Lifestyle adjustments can help you raise your HDL, the ‘good’ cholesterol

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June 14, 2024/Heart Health

Why Your Heart Needs Special Attention When You’re Pregnant

Obesity, age and preexisting heart conditions can all raise your risk of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

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