February isn’t just about chocolates, roses, and love notes—it’s also a perfect time to show some love to the most important heart of all: your own! With Valentine’s Day putting hearts in the spotlight, there’s no better reminder to focus on heart health and make...

These potent drugs can help treat an array of heart problems - but they’re not suitable for everyone  Key takeaways:  Beta-blockers are a form of prescription medication that slows down the heart rate. Beta-blockers are used to manage cardiovascular conditions such as stroke,...

Explore the dangers of hypertension and how you can fight it by following a nutritious DASH eating plan Hypertension is at epidemic levels across the nation, affecting nearly half of all adults in the U.S. Despite the fact that hypertension affects 45% of adults in the U.S., only 1 in 4...

Learn more about peripheral arterial disease, who’s at risk, and how you can implement simple lifestyle changes to help treat and prevent it. Approximately 6.5 million people in the U.S. aged 40 and older have peripheral arterial disease, and early detection is critical in preventing the...

Cholesterol is a substance found in your blood that is used in your body to build healthy cells, produce hormones such as steroids, and create bile acids that digest fat. Although cholesterol has a negative reputation, not all types of cholesterol are bad for you. Two types of cholesterol exist:...

Eating foods that support heart health is an inexpensive way to minimize your risk of heart disease. Here are some heart-healthy foods for improving cardiovascular health. Key Takeaways Foods that lower your risk for heart disease include: Unsalted nuts dark chocolate black...

Preventing expensive chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure significantly lowers healthcare costs for the industry and for patients. Chronic diseases continue to be one of the largest healthcare issues in the U.S., leading to negative outcomes from disability to death....

With high cholesterol an increasingly common problem among so many Americans, it’s easy to forget the serious risks that accompany it – risks like heart attack, heart disease, stroke, and other heart complications. According to drugs.com, more than 35 million Americans are prescribed...

Bariatric surgery could halve the chance of severely obese teens developing premature heart disease or having a stroke, according to new research. The model presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2018...

A worrying number of American adults are ignoring symptoms consistent with warning or "mini" strokes, according to a new survey conducted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA). The study found 35 per cent of respondents experienced at least one sign of a transient...

Everyone over the age of 40 should understand their individual level of heart attack and stroke risk, a medical expert has stated. Marvin Lipman MD, chief medical adviser to Consumer Reports, highlighted the importance of understanding the risk factors involved. He suggested those who find they are...