7 lesser-known heart attack risk factors
You may know the "Big Five" signs, but here are some other factors to be aware of.
July 15, 2020
Heart Disease
Is CPR by default doing more harm than good in older patients?
Currently, CPR is the default for almost everyone. Should it be?
February 14, 2020
What your resting heart rate reveals about your longevity
A new study links resting heart rate with cardiovascular disease.
December 22, 2019
How a toilet seat could help prevent hospital readmissions
Smart toilet seats will help older adults monitor their health systematically.
September 17, 2019
Is napping good for your heart health?
New study connects the occasional nap with lower cardiovascular disease
September 16, 2019
A groundbreaking new procedure lets surgeons repair faulty valves without open heart surgery
"We are watching history in the making."
August 7, 2019
Women with diabetes are at greater risk of heart failure than men
Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes boost women's risk
July 22, 2019
A new blood test can spot heart disease before symptoms start
Study finds proteins linked with leading cause of death in the U.S.
July 17, 2019
The dangers of a high-salt diet on your brain
As if you needed another reason to put down the salt shaker
July 10, 2019
1 in 5 deaths globally is linked to poor diets
Want to live to 70? Eat better with these seven tips
July 8, 2019
If you’re going to sit, do it at work. Your heart will thank you
A new study finds that sitting in front of the TV is worse for heart health than sitting down on the job
June 29, 2019
Rehab like Jagger: How Mick bounced back from heart surgery
Can you recover that quickly if you're not super-rich or super-fit?
June 14, 2019
Cancer deaths decline, heart disease deaths rise among middle-aged Americans
Cardiovascular disease has made a comeback, especially among white women
May 29, 2019
A toilet seat that detects heart failure
Medical data is gathered and sent to cardiologists in a push to head off hospital readmissions
May 28, 2019
Women who breastfeed are less likely to develop heart disease
Study attributes the benefit to prolactin, the hormone released by breastfeeding women
May 23, 2019
Your doctor’s advice on treating heart problems may not be backed by solid science
A new study calls some common guidelines into question
March 15, 2019
Diet drinks are low in calories but high in health risks for women
A major new study shows an increased risk of heart disease and stroke for older women
February 15, 2019
This is the best diet for a healthy heart
Plus five other really good ones—and the three worst
February 6, 2019
How a cut in pay can be bad for your heart
A new study links financial status with heart health
January 11, 2019
This holiday gift could help keep your parents healthy all year
The latest Apple Watch offers new ways to protect the elderly
December 4, 2018