Heart Health - Treatments

Peripheral Arterial Disease: What You Need to Know

Up to 12 million people in the U.S. are currently living with this condition. Here are the risk factors and treatments options.

Heart Transplant Update

How has this procedure improved over the years and what's in store for the future?

Health by the Numbers: Diabetes

As obesity rates climb, health problems such as diabetes are becoming more common. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

Is Avandia Safe?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established new restrictions on the use of Avandia, a widely used diabetes treatment.

5 Ways to Improve Leg Circulation

Exercise, hosiery, hot pepper. There are plenty of ways to get the blood flowing in your legs. Read on for a list of five.

Heart Disease in Women vs. Men: 6 Big Differences

While heart disease remains the leading cause of death among both genders, there are additional dangers for women.

Should Your Broken Heart Be Treated Medically?

Broken Heart Syndrome can be harmful to your mind and body, and it can be treated.

Is Weight-Loss Surgery for You?

More and more Americans are opting for bariatric surgery to shed major pounds and improve their quality of life. Find out if you or a loved one could be a candidate.

5 Exams That Could Save Your Life

These simple tests can help detect common health conditions before they escalate.

Depression in Older Adults

It's common for seniors to experience sadness and grief, but when these feelings are persistent, they may be a sign of depression.

Give Your Fridge a Makeover

With these six easy tips, you can transform your refrigerator and your health.

Low-Cholesterol Dos and Don'ts

Follow these simple strategies to get your cholesterol levels where you want them to be.

The 10 Best Reasons to Quit Smoking

Many people successfully kick the habit, and you can too. Here, the top 10 benefits of smoke-free living.

Considering a Cardiac Implant? What You Should Know

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

DIY Blood Pressure Monitoring

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

The Link Between Nerve Damage and ED

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.

Colon Cleansing Could Cause More Harm Than Good

You've probably heard about the benefits of a colon cleanse, but here's what researchers and scientific evidence have to say about this trend.

Broken Hearts: How Your Relationship Affects Your Heart Health

The ups and downs associated with relationships don't pertain only to emotions. In fact, your partnership, good or bad, can have a real effect on your body.

8 Factors That Contribute to Erectile Dysfunction

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.

Exercise: Just What the Doctor Ordered?

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

Many Seniors Leave Hospital Without Their Regular Meds

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.

Why You Might Need Cardioversion

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

Could Diabetes Drugs Help Your Heart?

Living with diabetes raises your risk of heart disease. What if the same drug you take to treat your diabetes symptoms also had benefits for your heart health?

Is a Heart Stent Right for You?

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

What Does the Polypill Promise?

This once-a-day single pill combines aspirin, blood pressure, and cholesterol drugs to reduce heart disease risk and treat the problem once it develops.

Pulmonary Embolism: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

What exactly causes pulmonary embolism, and is there a way to lower your risk? Read on for some insight into this frightening malady.

Chemo and Heart Failure

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.

Should You Take Safflower Oil for a Healthier Heart?

There's good news for people looking to lower their risk for heart disease.

Belly Fat: Could Plant Oil Help?

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

Are Robots Key to Stroke Recovery?

A new study illuminates some important advantages robots can offer over standard physical rehabilitation therapy to those recovering from stoke.
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