Heart Health - Prevention
Can the amount of education you have impact your risk for heart disease? According to a study in the journal Heart, the answer may be yes.
New information from a comparison of three major heart studies is showing a disturbing trend in men s heart health.
The health benefits of orange juice may exceed what you thought you knew.
Mark Alberts, M.D., answers a reader's question about additional measures he can take to reduce his risk of suffering from a heart attack.
Find out how a Japanese vine could help manage metabolic syndrome and decrease your risk of heart disease.
Although middle-age men still have higher rates of heart attacks and heart disease than middle-age women, a recent study suggests that the gap might be closing.
Sodium is essential, but too much of anything is bad news for your body. Now, studies show that intake of salt needs to be even less than previously thought to ward off the risk of stroke.
More than 700,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, making it the third leading cause of death in this country. But would you even know if you had one?
This essential nutrient is famous for creating healthy bones, but recently has been in the spotlight for other benefits.
Ginkgo Biloba may soon find its claim to fame as a benefactor in preventing heart disease.
A new study has found that people who live near roads with heavy traffic are more likely to have high blood pressure than those who reside in more tranquil areas.
Learn about the wonders that avocados can do for your heart.
Surely being overweight can't be nearly as bad for you as a smoking habit. Well, think again.
Results from a study published in the journal Neurology suggest that high blood pressure may cause memory problems--and even raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Men who feel stressed at work are at a greater risk of having a stroke.
Many believe that panic attacks and mitral valve prolapse are linked. But is this the truth? Read on to get what the studies are really saying.
Nutritionists are touting melons as an important food in the fight against high blood pressure.
Migraines may be linked to an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke.
Read on for the reasons why this fabulous fruit is more than just your average snack.
Here's a breakdown of heart health screenings you should be sure you're getting.
A cereal that lowers cholesterol? A tea that prevents heart disease? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
For the first time, a simple blood test may hold the answer
Here, simple ways to improve your numbers with no medication necessary.
Did you know that in addition to being a nighttime nuisance, snoring can also be downright dangerous?
Although an aspirin a day can minimize your risk of heart attack and stroke, it doesn't come without its set of risks.
Some studies show that in heavy patients who have cardiovascular disease, obesity may play a protective role. But is this recent realization an invitation to indulge?
Research shows that women who nurse have a lower incidence of cardiac disease.
Here, simple ways to ensure you're getting enough of the good stuff into your diet.
Recent findings suggest that a lengthier change of life may have one big advantage: a healthier heart.
Health officials assert that cardiovascular disease is preventable in many cases. Find out if you re at risk for stroke and what you should or must do about it.
