Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your doctor to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. You can ... Read More
Heart Health
American Heart Association Advisory: Coconut Oil Is RAISING Your “Bad” Cholesterol
Replacing saturated fat with healthier fat in the diet lowers cardiovascular disease risk as much as cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, ... Read More
Doctor’s Orders: Produce Prescriptions Are The New Medicine
The next time you stop by the supermarket pharmacy to pick up a prescription, swing by the produce section. It could be just as important to ... Read More
6 Simple Changes To Help Avoid Heart Disease
Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. Unfortunately, many people don't treat it that way. They may not realize that ... Read More
Aspirin & Your Heart: Should You Or Shouldn’t You?
In addition to taking aspirin to relieve pain and fever, millions of Americans take a low-dose or “baby” aspirin daily to reduce their risk ... Read More
Congestive Heart Failure: Natural Remedies To Save Your Life
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a serious condition that requires support from health professionals. According to research or other ... Read More
High Blood Pressure Linked To Racially Segregated Neighborhoods
Living in racially segregated neighborhoods is associated with a rise in the blood pressure of black adults, while moving away from ... Read More
8 Mistakes Heart Patients Make
If you've already had a heart attack, you're at increased risk for another, but with a few smart moves you can reduce that risk. ... Read More
Your Guide To: Life After A Heart Attack
If you've had a heart attack, you're probably wondering how your life is going to change. It depends on how severe your heart attack was, ... Read More
Types Of Cardiac Procedures For Common Heart Problems
These procedures are used to evaluate and treat heart and blood vessel disease (cardiovascular disease or coronary artery disease). Talk to ... Read More
My Story: “You Only Have One Body”
Taunya Stewart woke up feeling strangely hot. Her body felt taut, as though she would pop if someone were to touch her. “My first thought ... Read More
Changing F.A.C.E.S: Early Signs & Symptoms Of Heart Failure Every Woman Should Know
Heart failure occurs when something damages the heart muscle or lessens its ability to pump effectively, the Harvard Heart Letter, published ... Read More