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cardiovascular disease

One of the leading causes of death in the US: cardiac disease

Dr. Laura Franey discusses risk factors and symptoms of cardiac disease and cardiac arrest.

An avocado a day

An amazing flavor and unbeatable nutritional content proves there's lots to love about this mighty fruit.

COVID-19 and your heart

Those with cardiovascular disease should continue to be careful about avoiding the virus because they are at high risk for complications.

Patient Story

Next best thing to being there

Telestroke technology puts remote patients like Larry Veldink face-to-face with neurologists at the stroke center.

Erratic sleep could up stroke risk

Healthy sleep isn't just about quantity—it's also about consistency.

One egg a day? Perfectly OK

Uneasy egg eaters can take solace: Moderate egg consumption is part of a healthy diet.

Are you able to recognize heart attack symptoms?

Millions of Americans are unable to do so and therefore less likely to seek help when trouble arises.

Eat your way to brain health

The MIND diet—a hybrid of two heart-healthy diets—may lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease by up to 53%.

Want to live longer? Shorten your tube time

A sedentary life opens the door to all manner of health troubles—but long periods in front of the TV are especially bad.

30 minutes to a healthier you

Study: Even a modest amount of exercise lowers the odds of dying from this deadly type of stroke.

Salt and processed meats—the deadly duo

Cutting these two items from your diet could be your first step in warding off heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

An ageless equation

As you become more active, you'll increase your odds of living longer—no matter what your age or health history.