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cardiovascular

Stout and hardy? Check your heart

People with a high tolerance for pain may face a greater risk of silent heart attacks.

Fitter seniors may have healthier brains

Study finds link between memory and strong hearts and lungs.

Reduce inflammation by running

Contrary to what most folks believe, study suggests a good jog could be a type of medicine for the joints.

Study: Focus on lifestyle, then HDL

Researchers say cholesterol levels are markers of other things—such as poorer health.

Heart group: 9 in 10 kids lack healthy diet

Many children ages 2 to 19 get their calories from simple carbohydrates such as sugary drinks and desserts.

Study: Tighten blood pressure standards

Adults at greater risk of heart disease would benefit from lower systolic readings.

1 in 4 older Americans don’t exercise

That means about 31 million people over age 50 are increasing their risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

A message from below

Erectile dysfunction may be your body's first sign of impending heart problems.

Patient Story

Heart patient delivers on promise

Gino shares the secret sauce of life and recovery after open heart surgery.

‘Survive, don’t drive’

When you or someone you love is having a heart attack, time is muscle. Call an ambulance for the best odds.