In movies and on TV, heart attacks are portrayed as dramatic, chest-clenching events. While sometimes, they do look this way in real...

These heart health principles go way beyond the run-of-the-mill advice. Did you know that someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in...

Ibuprofen is a pain reliever and fever reducer that’s available without a prescription. This drug may increase the risk of heart attack...

Cardiovascular health is increasingly becoming a major risk factor for dementia, new research suggests, while other known risk factors...

A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked...

Several home remedies, including changes to diet and lifestyle, can help you manage high blood pressure and improve heart health. Blood...

Americans are dying of heart failure today at a higher rate than they did in 1999, reversing years of progress in reducing the death...

Congestive heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization in people 65 and older. But it can be managed. Here’s what to do if you...

The results of a cholesterol test show people the amounts of different types of cholesterol in their blood. This can indicate a person’s...

Fish oil supplements might not be as good for your heart as we once thought, a new study suggests. At least, not for everyone. Numerous...

The relationship between dietary cholesterol and the cholesterol in your own blood is more complex than once thought. In fact, many...

Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the latest data from the Centers...

We know that plastics can be harmful to the environment, but we know far less about the impact of microplastics (often found in bottled...

Vitamin B12 For Managing High Cholesterol Levels: Vitamin B12-heavy seeds have become a strong partner in the quest to manage high...

What It Feels Like Your heart pounds, flutters, or seems to skip beats. You might call these feelings palpitations. Although they can...

If you drink artificially-sweetened beverages regularly, recent research suggests it might be impacting your heart health. A new study,...

Lack of Sleep You’ll feel grumpy and tired if you don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, but it can raise your risk of a heart...

Here are seven key symptoms of elevated LDL cholesterol levels appearing in men's feet and toes during nighttime hours. High Cholesterol...

Cholesterol levels vary by age, weight, and sex. They typically increase over time, and people over 20 should check their cholesterol...

Take Charge of Your Chances A healthy lifestyle is important at any age. But your choices can make an even bigger difference after you...