The subject of statins and cholesterol is a super-complicated one. And your doctor probably doesn't have time for super-complicated. In-a-rush…
Most people are aware that their cholesterol levels play an important role in determining how heart-healthy they are, but there’s more to it than that.
While exercise is great for the heart and is regarded as the single most important thing to do to prevent heart disease, this is not true in every case.
Today is the first day of American Heart Month, a chance to save lives by raising awareness of heart disease,…
Exercising intensely when you're angry or upset might seem like a great way to blow off steam. But it could be bad for your heart.
The arctic blast that brought tundralike temperatures to much of the country this winter has left behind more than frozen…
New blood pressure guidelines mean more people qualify for hypertension diagnosis. Here's what that means for you...
There are little-known risk factors for heart disease that most people (and most doctors) ignore. Many of them are as risky as well-known factors.
If you love getting comfy on the couch to binge on your favorite TV show, look out! You could be increasing your risk for a deadly condition…
In this video, Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, discusses broken-heart syndrome... what it is and how it can affect your heart health.
Is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)—intervals of high-intensity exercise followed by two minutes of moderate exercise— too good to be true?
In this video, Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, discusses dietary changes patients can make so they won’t have to depend on statin drugs to keep their heart healthy.
In this video, Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, discusses the current thinking on the use of statin drugs to treat heart disease.
Anyone with a family history of heart issues should see a cardiologist. In this video, Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, explains how to choose the right one.
Does everybody need a cardiologist? Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, author of her "Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life," lets you know!