Heart Health - Prevention

Can Stroke Run in Families?

Several studies now suggest that your risk of stroke may be hardwired in your genes.

Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke: A Troublesome Trio

High blood sugar increases risks of heart disease for people with diabetes and non-diabetics.

A Triple Threat: Lupus, Heart Disease, and Osteoporosis

Lupus affects more women than men, but it also worsens two of the most common health problems women have heart disease and osteoporosis.

Cat Owners Have a Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Cuddle up with that fabulous feline of yours. New research shows that cat owners are less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease than non cat owners, according to the American Heart Association.

Tomato Pills for Heart Health

Can popping a tomato pill a day be good for your heart?

Which Cuts of Beef are the Leanest?

Not all beef is created equal. Read on for a list of the leanest cuts.

How to Protect Your Aging Heart

Although your lifestyle can go a long way toward keeping your heart healthy as you age, some cardiac changes are pretty much inevitable.

8 Worst States for Healthcare

How good will the care you receive be if you're sick or injured? The answer may depend partly on where you live. Find out how your state stacks up.

The Heart Benefits of Walking

If heart health is your concern, take a hike, literally.

What to Do When Your Chest Pain Is Hard to Diagnose

Heart disease can be difficult to peg even if you have chest pain. Here s what you need to know.

The 3 Worst Habits for Your Heart

Smoking, overeating, and physical inactivity will ensure heart disease, so here's what to do to avoid these vices.

Be Aware of Your Heart Health

By staying vigilant you can ensure that any heart problem is caught in time.

What Michael Jackson s Death Means for You

While Jackson s death is tragic, much can be learned about cardiac arrest and what you can do to prepare yourself for a heart emergency.

The Link Between Heart Disease and Cancer

How are these most feared diseases related?

How Men and Women Experience Heart Attacks Differently

Though the gender gap regarding heart attacks has been narrowed over the past couple of years, it is still sizable.

Blood Clots 101

What are they, but more importantly—how do you spot, treat, and prevent them?

Destress to Help Your Heart

Stress has been shown time and again to negatively impact the heart. Here s how to find relief.

Are Your Sleep Habits Hurting Your Heart?

How much slumber does your heart need? Read on to find out.

Depression Could Up Your Risk of Heart Disease

Find out if you're at risk of heart disease and what you can do to protect yourself.

Diabetes and Heart Disease

Find out how diabetes and heart disease are related and what you can do to reduce your risk.

The Effects of Stress on the Heart

When the going gets rough, how bad does it tax the heart? Recent research provides some interesting answers.

Women and Heart Scans

Can this controversial yet useful technology one day knock heart disease from its spot as the leading killer of American women?

Prevent Heart Disease Today

Each year, heart disease kills more Americans that any other illness, but in many cases, it s actually preventable.

The Latest Breakthroughs in Heart Health

Ripped from the headlines, here are a few recent topics that have the cardiology community abuzz.

The Latest Breakthroughs in Heart Health

Ripped from the headlines, here are a few recent topics that have the cardiology community abuzz.

Alcohol and Heart Health

As with most other substances we consume, alcohol can be harmful in excess and beneficial in moderation, especially when it comes to heart health.

What Does Your Family's Health History Mean For Your Health?

You exercise, eat right, get plenty of sleep, and avoid excess stress. Complete your health puzzle by learning your family's health history.

Heart-Healthy Cooking Oils

Which cooking oils are actually healthy for you and which ones you should steer clear of?

Heart Disease: The Genetic Link

The human genome was successfully mapped in April 2003, a relatively short time ago. In the wake of the map s completion, we have learned much about the link between genes and disease, but research is still in a nascent stage our genome is composed of 3 billion base pairs and 30,000 genes, after all.

Sleep Your Way to a Healthier Heart

Getting quality shut-eye may benefit you more than you ever thought.
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