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The 5 Medical Tests for Your Heart that Can Save Your Life
Want to know your heart disease risk? These heart tests will give you a much better—and earlier—sense of where...
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Got Gray Hair? It Could Mean Your Heart’s In Trouble
A silvery mane may lend you a distinguished look, but it could also be a serious health warning.
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The Painkiller You’re Popping Like M&Ms Could Lead to a Heart Attack
Researchers warn that "harmless" painkillers could increase your risk of cardiac arrest by a third.
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8 Chest Pains You Might Mistake for a Heart Attack
Identify the other causes of chest pain, from heartburn to pneumonia, to determine whether you're having a real...
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Here’s How to Have Your Most Heart-Healthy Day
Improving your heart health doesn't mean overhauling your routine. Here are some easy ways to incorporate heart-boosting activities to your...
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Sex After a Heart Attack: 7 Things You Need to Know
If you've had heart surgery or a heart attack, the thought of resuming your sex life can make...
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11 Silent Signs of Heart Trouble You Shouldn’t Ignore
If you can usually finish a run with ease, but are suddenly hit with severe fatigue, it could be a...
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Study: Pessimism Could Literally Hurt Your Heart
Negative thinkers could have a higher risk of dying from coronary heart disease.
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8 Signs You’re Eating Too Much Saturated Fat
Foods with saturated fat and trans fat may lead to high cholesterol and heart disease. Are you eating...
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9 Physical and Emotional Ways Heart Disease Is Different for Women
Heart disease is the number-one killer of women (and men) in America, but men are more likely to be diagnosed...
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A Doctor Explains: Why 75 Is the Magic Number for Healthy Arteries
Lipidologist Larry Kaskel, MD, urges his patients to use the number 75 to gauge their heart health. How do your...
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4 Easy, Natural Ways to Make Your Heart Stronger
Holistic heart doctor Joel K. Kahn, MD, explains how time spent outdoors can be good for preventive heart health.
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A Cardiologist’s Guide to Smart Statin Use
Our holistic heart doc weighs in on the benefits and risks of using statins to lower blood cholesterol levels.
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The Sobering Connection Between Obesity and Heart Disease
New studies and research show how your weight plays a huge role in the health of your heart.
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6 Healthy Numbers You Need to Know
Take control of your health by learning these six numbers; they'll help with everything from losing weight to protecting your...
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5 Foods that Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Whittle your cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and keep your heart healthy with these amazing artery defenders.
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Bar Food That’s Good for Your Heart (Seriously!)
1. Choose tortilla chips Corn and tortilla chips may not sound heart-friendly, but a University of Alabama study found that
Eat for Better Cholesterol: 12 Essential Foods
1. Salmon, along with other fatty fish like mackerel, sardines, and tuna, contain omega-3 fatty acids. They help stabilize heart
30 Healthy Cholesterol Tips
Take control of your cholesterol with these easy tips.
The Path to a Healthy Heart
We’ve found the simplest, most powerful steps you can take — without adding more jobs to your to-do list or
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8 Superfoods for Fall
This year's harvest is a veritable medicine chest of benefits, and the foods are tasty as well. Take advantage of...
Heart Disease Risk Factor #1: Nitric Oxide
The same chemical responsible for men’s erections (and, indirectly, for the success of Viagra) also plays a vital role in
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What Exactly Is Cholesterol?
A substance your body can't live without