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Drinking This Many Cups of Coffee Each Day Could Put Your Heart Health at Risk
There’s nothing like a dose of caffeine on a groggy morning to give you a much-needed boost of energy—but new research suggests drinking...
Cathy Cassata


The Difference Between Heartburn and Indigestion
Heartburn and indigestion are common gastrointestinal (GI) problems that are often discussed interchangeably. While they may occasionally...
Kristeen Cherney


Men's Health: Common Conditions May Signal Hidden Heart Problems
Urinary symptoms are common but may be warning signs for more serious health conditions, Australian scientists said in a recent study....
Hatty Willmoth


3 Surprising 'Mini Heart Attack' Symptoms Most People Miss
In movies and on TV, heart attacks are portrayed as dramatic, chest-clenching events. While sometimes, they do look this way in real...
Emily Laurence


8 Things Cardiologists Wish Every Older Adult Knew to Prevent Heart Attacks
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...
Jerilyn Covert
When Can Taking Ibuprofen Cause Heart Attacks?
Ibuprofen is a pain reliever and fever reducer that’s available without a prescription. This drug may increase the risk of heart attack...
Ashley Marcin


Cardiovascular Health Now Biggest Risk Factor for Dementia
Cardiovascular health is increasingly becoming a major risk factor for dementia, new research suggests, while other known risk factors...
Pandora Dewan


Common low-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds
A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN


7 Home Remedies for Managing High Blood Pressure
Several home remedies, including changes to diet and lifestyle, can help you manage high blood pressure and improve heart health. Blood...
Laura A. Magnifico


What's Behind Major Rise in Heart Failure Deaths?
Americans are dying of heart failure today at a higher rate than they did in 1999, reversing years of progress in reducing the death...
Ken Terry


You’ve Been Diagnosed with Heart Failure. Now What?
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...
Hope Winsborough


How to interpret cholesterol results: What do the numbers mean?
The results of a cholesterol test show people the amounts of different types of cholesterol in their blood. This can indicate a person’s...
James McIntosh


Fish Oil Supplements May Increase Risk of Stroke and Heart Disease for Some
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...
Pandora Dewan
Healthy Foods That Are High in Cholesterol
The relationship between dietary cholesterol and the cholesterol in your own blood is more complex than once thought. In fact, many...
Franziska Spritzler


The #1 Vegetable for Lowering Blood Pressure, According to a Dietitian
Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the latest data from the Centers...
Deborah Murphy, M.S., RDN


Study Finds Nanoplastics Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke, and Early Death
We know that plastics can be harmful to the environment, but we know far less about the impact of microplastics (often found in bottled...
MADELEINE HAASE


Vitamin B12 Rich Seeds For High Cholesterol: Top 7 Vitamin B12 Rich Seeds Superfoods To Flush Out Bad LDL Cholesterol
Vitamin B12 For Managing High Cholesterol Levels: Vitamin B12-heavy seeds have become a strong partner in the quest to manage high...
Satata Karmakar


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


Artificially-Sweetened Drinks May Increase Heart Disease Risk by 20%, New Study Shows
If you drink artificially-sweetened beverages regularly, recent research suggests it might be impacting your heart health. A new study,...
Adam Meyer


Unexpected Heart Attack Triggers
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...
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