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.
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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.
Why a Sweet Tooth Spells Trouble for Your Heart
For decades, saturated fat and cholesterol took the blame in our diets for heart disease. But reports that the sugar industry funded much of that research has put sugar in the spotlight. Discover the connection between sugar and heart disease.
I’ve Had Radiation: Will Heart Surgery Be Risky for Me?
Discover the truth about focused health questions in our “Short Answer” series. Cardiologist Brian Griffin, MD, answers this one.
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10 Heart Disease Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
Heart disease causes more U.S. deaths yearly than all types of cancer combined. Yet myths about heart disease and its prevention persist. Discover the facts behind the fiction.
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.
Heart Disease: Reducing Risks for African-Americans
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but the risk is higher for African-Americans. Find out what factors are at work and how to reduce your risk.
Heart Failure Before Age 65: How Does it Happen?
Heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalization for people over age 65. But there are factors that put younger men and women at risk. Learn more about risks and prevention.
10 Tips for Lowering Your Cholesterol
We all want to be heart-healthy, and ensuring healthy levels of cholesterol — a fat, or lipid, carried through the bloodstream — is the first step. Learn the steps that you can take to lower your risks of heart attack and stroke.
Are Your Triglycerides in the Heart-Healthy Range? (Infographic)
Did you know that triglycerides are not a type of cholesterol? But high levels of this blood fat are also linked to coronary heart disease. Find out if your levels put you at risk and learn how to lower them as we “decode” triglycerides.