Heart Health - Management

Living with Dumping Syndrome

If you've had surgery to remove part of your stomach or had gastric bypass surgery to help you lose weight, you may be susceptible to this condition.

Are Dietary Supplements Good for Your Heart?

The American Heart Association has some specific recommendations when it comes to getting heart healthy nutrients.

Is Meditation Good for Your Heart?

It's free. It's easy. And it could make a big impact. If you suffer from high blood pressure or have other risks for heart disease, ask your doctor if practicing transcendental meditation could benefit you.

Whose Heart Health Is Ideal?

Nearly 2,000 people were evaluated against seven heart-healthy criteria set by the American Heart Association. The results may surprise you.

What is Hemochromatosis?

Also known as hereditary hemochromatosis, the body absorbs too much iron from foods you eat. The excess iron then gets stored in your organs, especially the liver, heart, and pancreas, which over time can damage them and lead to life-threatening illnesses.

Health Concerns: How to Keep Family Updated

The Web offers many options for staying connected and keeping loved ones updated on your or your family member's health issues. These methods are fast, easy, and efficient, and you'll know your support network is right there with you as a part of your journey.

Is That Feeling Angina or Indigestion?

Learn the essential rule of thumb for knowing the difference between heartburn and heart trouble.

Traffic Noise Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

If you've ever felt your stress levels go up upon hearing loud noises and wondered if the clamor was affecting your well-being, the answer is yes.

Get Heart-Healthy Without Joining a Gym

Who needs a treadmill? Here are 10 smart ways to build exercise into your day with no special equipment needed.

Hospice Care: When Is it Time?

What exactly is hospice care and how does it differ from hospital care? And how do you make the decision to place your loved one into hospice?

9 Ways Women Can Lower Their Blood Pressure

If you're a middle-aged woman, it's especially important to keep your blood pressure under control. There are small changes you can make that will add up big when it comes to your health.

How to Keep Track of Multiple Medications

Are your daily doses making you dizzy? Handy help is here.

Radiation Risks

No cancer treatment is risk free and sometimes the side effects don't manifest until many years after treatment.

Had a Heart Attack? Activities to Avoid

Exercise is the best medicine for almost everything that ails you, but what should you know to make sure you don't push yourself too far if you have heart disease?

You Can "Grow" a Healthy Heart

A new study reveals yet another reason to exercise, one that may have a positive impact on those living with heart disease in the future.

10 Best Foods for Diabetics

What should you reach for and what should you avoid when it comes to living a healthy life with diabetes? It s easier than you think.

Heart Disease: A Survival Guide

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the U.S. But heart disease is actually a category of diseases and it pays to know the different types.

Limit Salt, Not Flavor

Here's how to keep an eye on the (sometimes hidden) salt you consume, while maintaining the flavor you crave.

Reduce Inflammation for Heart Health

Understand how inflammation, an immune system response that produces heat, swelling, and redness, increases the risk for heart attack and stroke.

Risks and Benefits of Eating Heart-Healthy Fish

When it comes to mercury exposure from fish, what do you need to know to make the healthiest choices?

7 Steps to Boost Heart Health This Year

Make this year the best for your heart with these seven tips to help keep your heart in tip-top shape.

Normal Cholesterol, High Triglycerides

High triglyceride levels can increase heart disease risk. Here's what you should know.

Keep Your Heart Healthy While on Dialysis

Dialysis can be lifesaving, but it can also increase your risk of developing heart and blood vessel disease. Find out how to prevent heart disease while on dialysis.

Life Span Linked to Resting Heart Rate

A new study finds that heart disease patients' risk of suffering a major cardiovascular event can be measured by their resting heart rate.

Preparing for Heart Surgery

Hearing that you need heart surgery can be frightening, but knowing what you can expect the day of your operation and afterward may help ease your fears and give you back a sense of control.

Sleep Apnea and Your Heart

Snoring loudly enough to wake up your sleeping spouse may be more than just annoying, it could signal a serious health problem.

Overweight and Healthy?

Growing evidence supports the theory that it is possible to be overweight and healthy, provided the individual is also fit.

The Health Benefits of Beets

This little root vegetable is rich in powerful nitrates that boost the flow of blood throughout your body and even help prevent cognitive decline.

The Blood Pressure Fix that Doesn't Work

One antioxidant touted for lowering blood pressure and reducing heart disease risk offers no heart benefit.

Get Heart Healthy With Digital Trainers

Heart rate monitors help you keep track of your fitness level and even offer motivating messages.
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