Q: My systolic blood pressure is mildly elevated shortly after I wake up. Should I be worried? A: Probably not.…
Physical fitness has been shown to delay age-related arterial stiffness, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New study: Participants sat…
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When you have a heart attack, you know it because the main symptom—crushing chest pain—is overwhelmingly obvious. That’s what most…
Why lowering your cholesterol won’t prevent heart disease Many people believe that managing cholesterol is key to preventing heart disease.…
There are lots of “young-ish” people—say, people in their 30s or 40s—who have been told by their doctors that they…
It's scary to think about having your chest cut open and your heart operated on. But someday you may find…
If you’ve ever had a cholesterol test scheduled for midday or afternoon, then you know what a pain it can…
When we think of heart attacks, we think of ambulances and hospitals and stents. We don’t generally associate natural medicine…
Personally, I love menopause. No more period pimples, belly bloat, monthly messes or birth control hassles—hurrah! But one aspect of…
People tend to think that bypass surgery is pretty safe. But the reality is, patients who undergo coronary artery bypass…
