Cholesterol - Prevention
What's the story behind the crunchy snack that's good for your heart?
When it comes to mercury exposure from fish, what do you need to know to make the healthiest choices?
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.
Heart rate monitors help you keep track of your fitness level and even offer motivating messages.
What is the normal weight obesity condition and what can you do about it?
To determine if you are at risk for developing cardiovascular disease, your doctor may suggest that you be given a cardiac risk assessment. Among the tests used to assess your cardiac risk is a lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a), blood test.
Take advantage of the bounty of autumn with these healthy, hearty, heart-smart foods.
Here are five ways to help you enjoy the outdoors this autumn and stay heart fit.
Although dairy foods have long been associated with heart disease because of their high content of saturated fat, a new study from Sweden suggests that they may actually help maintain heart health.
Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the produce available at your local farmers' market or green grocer.
Although garlic may not ward off evil spirits, it may be instrumental in warding off a variety of health problems, including heart disease.
The number of people affected by metabolic syndrome is rising, and expanding waistlines may be a contributing factor.
If you've already had a heart attack, the scary reality is that you have to go above and beyond to prevent another one. Find out how.
Your cardio-respiratory fitness level decreases more rapidly after age 45. Fortunately, there are ways to slow down this decline and maintain a higher fitness level throughout middle age and your senior years.
The statistics are daunting. Sixty-seven percent of Americans ages 20 and older are overweight or obese. So what can you do?
According to a recent study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, smoking just one cigarette stiffens the arteries of young adults by a staggering 25 percent.
Can the amount of education you have impact your risk for heart disease? According to a study in the journal Heart, the answer may be yes.
New information from a comparison of three major heart studies is showing a disturbing trend in men s heart health.
The health benefits of orange juice may exceed what you thought you knew.
Find out how a Japanese vine could help manage metabolic syndrome and decrease your risk of heart disease.
Learn about the wonders that avocados can do for your heart.
Surely being overweight can't be nearly as bad for you as a smoking habit. Well, think again.
Read on for the reasons why this fabulous fruit is more than just your average snack.
A cereal that lowers cholesterol? A tea that prevents heart disease? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Don t ignore safflower, olive, and fish oils if you have diabetes.
For the first time, a simple blood test may hold the answer
Here, simple ways to improve your numbers with no medication necessary.
Studies are showing that even borderline high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of developing this degenerative disease.
Here, simple ways to ensure you're getting enough of the good stuff into your diet.
Lupus affects more women than men, but it also worsens two of the most common health problems women have heart disease and osteoporosis.