Heart Health Center

Heart Condition Encyclopedia

From atrial fibrillation to venous thromboembolism, your guide to some of the most common heart-related terms. Read More

Healthy Recipes

Apple Baked Pancake

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Baked Bananas in Orange Sauce

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Fast Fact

Percentage of cardiac deaths that occur each year before medical intervention, according to the CDC.

Featured Heart Health Articles

Are Women With Heart Disease Overlooked and Under Treated?

Our expert discusses the results of two new heart studies, and what they mean for women. Read More

The Worst Foods for Your Heart

Autoimmune Disease and Medication Heart Risk

Lower Risk of Stroke for People on Statins and Fibrates

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Heart Health Videos

How Often Should Cholesterol Levels Be Checked

How a Young Person Could Suffer a Stroke

Susan Tells Her Miraculous Story

Modifying Heart Stem Cells Into Healthy Tissue

Heart Health Tip: Begin Rehab Soon

A person has the greatest chances of regaining abilities during the first few months after a stroke. So it's important to start rehabilitation soon afterward and do a little bit every day. In addition, once their condition has stabilized, patients should take extra care to control risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.