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What's the story behind the crunchy snack that's good for your heart?

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

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?

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.

Sleep deprivation is a growing epidemic in this country, and neither gender has a lock on it. But there are a few behaviors of which men seem to be particularly guilty.

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

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 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.

Harvard School of Public Health scientists, along with colleagues from other institutions, have discovered a natural substance in dairy fat that could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

According to a new study, women who experience high stress on their jobs have an increased risk for heart attack or other forms of heart disease.

Before you take another capsule, here's what you need to know about how Vitamin E supplements are tied to risk of stroke.

Juicing is a practical way to get in your vitamins and minerals in a tasty and easy-to-digest way. See if this will be what it takes to finally get the amount of fruits and vegetables your body needs to function at its best.

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

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

Packed with protein and fiber, but low in fat, this pantry must-have delivers a lot of nutrition at an affordable price.

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

Is there a point at which the risks of possible complications outweigh the benefits of choosing surgery?

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

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

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.

Heart disease may be the leading cause of death for both men and women, but there are many things you can do now to avoid it.

It probably doesn't matter what type of creamer you use, or what's on the ingredient list if you drink a cup of coffee a day. But if you drink several cups a day, and add more than the standard serving size of creamer per cup, you may be getting more fat and sugar than you bargained for.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Poor circulation can cause numbness, cold hands and feet, and other unpleasant symptoms. But a sluggish blood flow isn't something you have to live with. You can boost your circulation and get that blood moving through your body.

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