Find out 3 common signs of a heart attack in women and learn when they are cause for concern. Hint: Chest pain often isn’t your first clue.
How to Protect Yourself Against Heart and Vascular Disease
Since heart risk rises as you age, modifying every risk factor you can becomes important for staying healthy.
Is Red Meat Bad for Your Heart … or Not?
New reports suggest that eating red meat may not be bad for your heart after all. But take that news with a grain of salt. This Q&A explains.
Excess Pounds and Heart Disease: How to Calculate Your Risk
BMI isn’t the only number to consider when calculating how your weight impacts your risk of heart disease. Learn why waist size matters — and how best to measure it.
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25 Amazing Facts About Your Heart
You might not think much about your heart. But we do! Enjoy 24 fun, surprising facts about your ticker.
When Is Leg Swelling a Sign of Something Serious?
When leg swelling strikes, don’t panic and jump to the worst possible conclusion. Learn about some of the causes here.
Recipe: Sweet Potato-Lime Salad
Add some color to your plate with a unique mix of vegetables and herbs in this delicious heart-healthy dish.
How to Protect Your Mental Health After a Heart Attack
Depression and heart disease are intricately linked, and one could put your recovery from the other at risk. Here’s what to do and worrisome symptoms to watch for after a heart attack, heart surgery or heart disease diagnosis.
Family History of Heart Disease? Here’s What You Need to Do
A family history of coronary artery disease can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. But there are steps you can take to lower your risk.
Ladies: Here’s Our Very Best Advice on How to Protect Yourself from Heart Disease
A cardiologist clears up misconceptions and offers her best advice on how women can take action to protect themselves from heart disease.
