The increasingly popular test, known as a CAC scan, checks for arterial plaque. It can help those at intermediate risk of ...

Sitting quietly at your desk, watching TV, or lying in bed at night, your heart should be taking it easy – beating steadily and calmly at somewhere between 60 and 80 beats per minute for most healthy ...

A first-of-its-kind US guideline says three body systems must now be judged together, not apart.

Share on Pinterest Healthy low fat diets emphasizing high quality whole foods may help lower heart disease risk. Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Getty Images A new study suggests that food quality matters more ...

Your heart may be aging differently than the rest of you. And, for many Americans, their hearts might be even a decade older than their actual age, new research suggests. Heart disease is the leading ...

The threat of heart disease, and of dying from it, is rising among young women. Recent research has suggested that nearly one-third of all women ages 20 to 44 will have heart dise ...

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Share on Pinterest The American Heart Association released updated dietary guidance suggesting that following 9 key steps may significantly improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart ...

Discover how oral health impacts heart health, and which daily habits can protect your teeth and cardiovascular system.

A large review involving almost half a million participants shows why climbing just 6 flights of stairs a day could ...

Not all yogurt supports heart health—here’s what to look for at the grocery store to make sure you’re making the most ...