Heart Health - Management

Before you commit to a cardiac implant, it s important to understand the risks and rewards that go along with them.

You ve probably heard the terms good cholesterol and bad cholesterol bandied about, but what are the key differences between the two? This go-to guide clears the confusion.

Get the experts' take on this much debated matter of the heart.

Here's how to track your blood pressure at home for greater accuracy and better treatment.

Nerve damage doesn't only affect the legs, fingers, and the toes. It can also result in erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence. Read on to find out how you can prevent ED from affecting you.

If you have Erectile Dysfunction (ED), getting your sex life back on track is probably a top priority. As a first step, consider whether these lifestyle changes are at the root of your sexual woes.

This mineral helps your heart maintain a steady rhythm and promotes normal blood pressure. It's being studied for its role in preventing and managing such heart ailments as hypertension (high blood pressure) and cardiovascular disease.

Although the act of men expressing their anger is typically accepted as normal, the truth is that venting one's anger in an unhealthy manner can be a burden on your relationships.

Fluid retention is a common occurrence. Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce or eliminate excess fluids.

Physicians and fitness experts are teaming up to help patients exercise their way to wellness.

An alarming number of older patients fail to continue taking their regular medications after they return home, particularly if they spent time in intensive care.

During atrial fibrillation, the heart's two upper chambers beat out of sync with the two lower chambers. Learn about the potential causes and complications of this condition.

One study questions the need for salt restrictions.

There are simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing high cholesterol and manage the problem if it occurs.

Pizza? Drinks? TV? Your favorite indulgences can be made heart healthy, if you do them right.

Visceral fat, the type found around the waist and belly and surrounding the vital organs, poses much more of a health risk to you than fat that's right under the skin. But upping a particular type of fiber in your diet could help you get rid of it.

If you have a fast or irregular heartbeat, cardioversion may be what the doctor orders.

If you find yourself munching on the same old lettuce and tomatoes day in and day out, maybe it's time for a salad makeover.

Over the last few years, some hair salons and barbers have been dispensing more than just trims. They've been giving out health advice, too.

An occasional increase in blood pressure above your average reading is not usually a cause for alarm. But over time, and if those spikes occur frequently enough, they can cause damage to your blood vessels, heart, and kidneys.

Here's the essential info you need to know about this common procedure used to relieve symptoms from heart artery blockages.

This juicy little fruit contains a substance that may help prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes.

The benefits of taking a daily low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke have been well publicized, but is taking an aspirin a day right for you?

Omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids confer a variety of health benefits when consumed on a regular basis and in the right amounts.

One chemo side effect is the potential to increase patients' risk for heart failure, particularly in those who already have heart disease. Here's what you should know and what you can do.

Taking a daily aspirin could be good for your health... or it could be bad for your health. There are advantages for those living with diabetes, but there are also risks.

What is it about chronic worrying and anxiety that increases the likelihood of suffering a heart attack? And how can you take steps to reduce that risk?

New research suggests that a particular plant oil might be a powerful weapon in the fight against obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

A new study shows that there may be added heart benefits to including these foods in your daily diet.

Taking stock of the kinds of foods in your pantry and refrigerator and replacing the ones that increase your risk for cardiovascular disease with nutritious, flavorful whole foods, will help you and your family make heart-smart food choices and reduce your risk of heart disease.