Heart Health

Statins can be the difference between life and death – but they remain underused

Heart disease patients at higher risk of severe COVID-19 complications

Coronavirus Heart Health COVID-19

Stressful times are particularly dangerous for heart attack survivors, study finds

Times of stress can trigger a second heart attack, new study finds

Swapping in olive oil for butter, mayo could limit risk for heart disease

Olive Oil Heart

Fish oil supplements may not protect against cancer – as previously believed

Fish oil supplements don't protect against -- may even increase prostate cancer risk

Struggling to eliminate the sweets? Try getting some more sleep

Poor sleep leads to overeating

Brokenhearted over the death of a loved one? These heart medications could save your life, scientists say

Grief Broken Heart Health

Mercy Home Health program keeping congestive heart failure patients out of the hospital

Congestive Heart Failure Mercy Home Health

Use it or lose it: How physical activity strengthens heart health

Heart benefits of aerobic exercise

Alternative Medicine

Marijuana adversely affects the potency of heart medications, doctors say

Heart medication and marijuana use don't mix, new study says

Snacking on walnuts improves gut and heart health, Penn State study finds

Walnuts Penn State

You can get a workout by watching a movie – if you're at the theater

Watching a movie in the theater may be good for you

Running a marathon may reduce effects of aging, study finds

Marathon runners reap extra health benefits

Tracking your heart rate? Here's what that number means

Hate exercise? Small increases in physical activity can make a big difference

Exercise Tips New Year's Resolutions

Abstaining from alcohol may reduce atrial fibrillation episodes

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Biomarker in patients with heart failure can predict risk of early death

Biomarker linked to early mortality in patients with heart failure

Should you avoid meat for good health?

Is meat healthy?

Have a heart-healthy holiday season

Heart-healthy holidays

Two apples a day may keep the heart doctor away

Apples Bad Cholesterol Heart Health

Vitamin K may be unheralded but it plays an important role

Vitamin K broccoli

The brain region that regulates mood, sex drive is smaller among birth control pill users, study finds

Birth Control Effect Brain

How to measure your body mass index – and what it means for your health

Obesity Body Mass Index scores

What's all the beef with red meat? Cardiologists explain

Red Meat guidelines controversy

Heart disease more prevalent in counties hit hardest by 2008 economic recession

Apple launches new 'Apple Research' app, allowing you to sign up for its newest health studies

Apple research health app

Tall people have a higher likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation, Penn researchers say

Cholesterol levels among U.S. adults are improving, but greater strides are needed

Cholesterol levels falling among U.S. adults

E-cigarettes are as dangerous to smokers' hearts as traditional cigarettes – maybe more so

e-cigarettes harm heart more tobacco

Despite benefits, many cardiac valve surgery patients don't receive cardiac rehabilitation

Menopause before age 50 may increase a woman's risk for cardiovascular disease

Study links blood pressure medication to suicide risk, but some health experts are skeptical

blood pressure medication suicide

When tragedy strikes: Preventing sudden cardiac death in student-athletes

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Youth Sports

Women who 'self-silence' are at a greater risk for stroke, study says

The health benefits of red wine

Red Wine 09132019

Naps may be good for your heart – but only a couple a week

Naps may reduce risk of stroke, heart attacks

How your feet could be signaling heart problems

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Where there’s smoke, there’s fire: dispelling the safety myth of e-cigarettes, vaping

Getting just the right amount of sleep can help prevent heart attacks

Sleep increase heart attack risk

Dog owners may have healthier hearts than others, study suggests

dogs heart health

Hypertension: What it is and how to deal with it

Blood pressure 07292019

Endurance athletes have the heart to compete on the big stage

Doctor, is it OK if I use marijuana?

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