Women are just as likely as men to have a heart attack. But more women than men are dying. Here’s how to avoid that fatal gender gap…
If you’re taking daily aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, there’s a good chance you’re not getting the amount you really need.
Even if your atrial fibrillation was successfully treated, you're still at increased risk for stroke—but you can reduce it.
Your heartbeat belongs in your chest, right? So what does it mean if you feel a pulsating sensation in your stomach? Read on to find out…
Women who’ve had one heart attack yet continue to ignore their emotional health are at great risk for another heart attack.
Caffeine is safe for most people with heart arrhythmias according to the largest-ever study—and may prevent arrhythmia episodes.
CPR training courses are not as good as they should be, says the American Heart Association. Here’s how to be sure your CPR training can save lives.
Plenty of things can raise our blood pressure. But caffeine doesn’t affect everyone’s blood pressure the same way. Read on for details…
Cardiac rehab is what you do to get into shape after a heart attack, right? Not always. Why it’s smart to start rehab to prevent a heart problem…
When every day seems to bring different information about how to take care of yourself, what should you really do? Advice from Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum.
A simple stretch relieves the painful hip and leg cramps caused by peripheral artery disease. Learn more…
A heart attack is not the only threat facing people who don’t exercise. Here’s how to prevent an incurable condition that slowly robs you of your life.
Precision medicine has become extremely helpful in cardiology. And you don’t need expensive tests to figure out what’s right for you.
Blood clots can lead to stroke, heart attack and other dangerous conditions. Take this quiz to see if you know all you should to protect yourself…
Do you need a statin? The best way to know is with a heart CT scan—it can reveal dangerous plaque calcification and help you decide.