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.
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.
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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.
Want to Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke? You Have More Power Than You May Think
Your doctor can only suggest ways to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. It’s up toyou to act on the advice.
22 Fast Facts About Exercise and Your Heart
You’ll encounter lots of myths about how much — and what kind of — exercise is good for your heart. Here are the facts from Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director Erik Van Iterson, PhD.
Overweight? Here’s Why Those Extra Pounds Are Hard on Your Heart
Think the number on the scale only matters for how you look? Your heart begs to differ. Preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, explains why carrying around too much weight is bad for your heart health.
