Many of us likely don’t pay attention to how fast we walk, but a recent study suggests that our walking speed might be tied to our risk for developing heart disease.
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Does My Family History Affect My Risk of Developing Heart Disease?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Cardiologist Steven Nissen MD, answers this one about family history and heart disease.
6 Heart Disease Risk Factors You Have the Power to Change
Heart disease is largely preventable, and we’ve known about the risk factors for decades. The good news is that every one of us can do something to lower our risk factors
Many Women Unaware of Heart Disease Threat
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States. But a recent study shows that many women are unaware of this fact — and worse — they don’t see cardiovascular disease as a top health concern.
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Heart Disease Runs in My Family: Will I Develop It Too?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, MPH, answers this one about cardiovascular disease.
How You Can Keep Your Heart From Aging Prematurely
You may think that your heart is as old as you are, but it’s possible that your heart is aging faster than your chronological age.
How Can Being Married Help You Win Against Cancer?
Studies show that being married can make you up to 27 percent more likely to survive cancer. Find out what’s behind that marriage benefit.