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Diabetes is a top cause of cardiovascular disease, says cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD. And aggressively managing prediabetes or diabetes is an imprtant step to prevent heart disease.

If you have diabetes, you already know you have a higher-than-normal risk for heart disease. But cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, has some good news: Controlling your diabetes is good for your heart, too.

Metabolic syndrome is a key risk factor for heart disease. Cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, shares four important numbers you need to know, from your blood pressure to your blood sugar.

While stress is linked to heart disease, it's an intangible factor, as cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, explains. But, she says, it's stil important to reduce stress for better heart health.

If you have heart disease, be sure to ask your doctor if you need a flu shot. Cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, explains how this annual vaccine may help guard cardiovascular health.

In this WisePatient video, cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, defines normal blood pressure readings. But if you have hypertension, your own blood pressure goals may be different.

What do your blood pressure numbers mean? In this WisePatient video, cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, discusses systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and why both numbers matter.

In this WisePatient video, cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, reveals what should be the menu for a diet to help prevent heart disease.

For many people, reducing hypertension also means reducing the sodium in their diet. In this WisePatient video, cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, shares her top tip to keep your salt intake in check.

If you have high blood pressure, you should make a beeline for the DASH diet. In this WisePatient video, cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, explains why this heart-healthy diet is a smart idea even if you don't have hypertension.

Hypertension is called the "silent killer" for a reason. In this WisePatient video, Merle Myerson, MD, explains how high blood pressure boosts the risk of a heart attack or stroke and can cause other health problems, too.

Although both men and women are prone to heart disease, it's not exactly the same for each. In this WisePatient video, cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, explains how it differs between the genders, especially when it comes to a heart attack.

The symptoms of a heart attack are different in men and women. Although no one really knows why, hormones may play a role, says cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, in this WisePatient video.

Heart disease is an equal-opportunity offender for men and women, says cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, in this WisePatient video.

Owning a dog is great for your health! Kevin Soden, MD, says Fido can help you lose weight, lower your blood pressure, reduce stress, and reduce the risk of a heart attack.

If it's been awhile since you've worked out, your doctor may want to pre-exercise screening before you start a fitness program, says Merle Myerson, MD, in this WisePatient video. That's important if you have health problems, such as heart disease.

Taking baby aspirin may help prevent a heart attack -- in some people. In this WisePatient video, cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, discusses the best candidtates for baby-aspirin therapy.

Researchers say evidence suggests talking it out, listening to music and praying can reduce the chances of a second heart attack.

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the U.S. Find out the five lesser known symptoms of a heart attack that could save your life.

Stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer every year. We show you five critical steps you can do to cut those odds.

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter explains how an alarming diagnosis of cardiomyopathy helped put his health in perspective and turn his life around. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains how cardiomyopathy causes heart muscles to dilate and the ability to pump blood efficiently is compromised.

Dr. Oz discusses some warning signs of a heart attack. Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on MarloThomas.com.

Learn about some exercises to strengthen your heart from Dr. Oz. Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on MarloThomas.com.

Dennis, who is 64 years old, eats at least one Big Mac a day and estimates he has eaten 12,000 of the burger meals over the past 30 years. But, he isn't overweight and says he feels healthy. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork reveals Dennis' blood test results.

Dennis, who is 64 years old, eats at least one Big Mac a day and estimates he has eaten 12,000 of the burger meals over the past 30 years. But, he isn't overweight and says he feels healthy.

Dennis, who is 64 years old, eats at least one Big Mac a day and estimates he has eaten 12,000 of the burger meals over the past 30 years. But, he isn't overweight and says he feels healthy.

Dennis, who is 64 years old, eats at least one Big Mac a day and estimates he has eaten 12,000 of the burger meals over the past 30 years. But, he isn't overweight and says he feels healthy. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork reveals Dennis' blood test results.

Heart attack death rates have not changed even though hospitals have gotten faster at treating emergency patients.

Health experts estimate that 30 percent of people don't get an accurate blood pressure reading at the doctor's office, so some doctors have found more accurate readings by giving patients a cuff to wear at home for 24 hours.

A new CDC study estimates more than 200,000 heart attack and stroke deaths could have been prevented if the deceased would have quit smoking, or controlled their blood pressure or cholesterol.