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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?

Who's At Risk for a Torn Aorta?

Special envoy Richard C. Holbrooke died after suffering a torn aorta. What does that mean and what should you know?

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.

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.

Normal Cholesterol, High Triglycerides

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

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.

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.

Stroke in Young Adults: Not So Uncommon

The statistics are shocking: According to the American Heart Association, every 45 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke.

The Dangers of Being "Skinny Fat"

What is the normal weight obesity condition and what can you do about it?

Understanding Aneurysms and Aortic Disease

Aortic disease is known as a silent epidemic because each year nearly 47,000 Americans die from the disorder. Understand the warning signs and risk factors of aneurysms.

How Your Heart Works

Our heart is at the center of our physical well-being, literally. And when it doesn't work correctly, it can mean big trouble. Here, an engaging, but easy-to-understand rundown of how this crucial organ works.

Heart Attack or Cardiac Arrest?

Understanding the distinct warning signs of each could mean the difference between life and death.

What to Expect During a Stress Test

If you're experiencing chest pains, shortness of breath, or abnormal changes in your heart's rhythm, your doctor may recommend that you have a stress test.

Should You Be Worried About Low Blood Pressure?

By now, you know that consistently high blood pressure can increase your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. But what about low blood pressure? Can it raise your risk of health problems as well?

5 Ways your TV is Slowly Killing You

Research suggests that your TV-viewing habit can be a deadly pastime.

Pediatric Stroke: What You Should Know

When you think of strokes, you probably think it only happens to adults. In fact, pediatric stroke also exists and it’s important to know the signs of this serious condition in case your child is at risk.

Panic Attacks and Mitral Valve Prolapse

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.

Guys: Are You at Risk for Stroke?

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.

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.

Be Aware of Your Heart Health

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

The Top 3 Heart Diseases

Not all cardiovascular diseases are created equal—some affect more people than others.

6 Ways to Cure a Blocked Artery

When one or more of your arteries are clogged, thankfully there’s more than one way to undo the damage.

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.

Surprising Heart Attack Triggers

Though heart attacks seem to attack suddenly, there’s usually an event that sets it off, and you can often take steps to bypass such events.

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?

What to Do if You've Been Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure

Turn back the dial on your hypertension by following these tips.

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.

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