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

Banana Nut Bread

Apple Baked Pancake

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

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Fast Fact

Number of Americans, in millions, with total cholesterol levels of 240 mg/dL or higher, which is considered high risk, according to the American Heart Association.

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

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Autoimmune Disease and Medication Heart Risk

Lower Risk of Stroke for People on Statins and Fibrates

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5 Risk Factors For Heart Disease

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Heart Health Tip: Increase Dietary-Fiber Intake

Increasing your dietary-fiber intake may reduce your LDL ("bad cholesterol") levels. Add apples, citrus fruit, lentils, beans, oat bran, barley, psyllium seeds, and flaxseed meal to your diet. In addition, soybeans, soy milk, tofu, tempeh, and edamame may be helpful.