Tobacco-free policies in workplaces, in particular, may be a promising approach to preventing premature cardiovascular disease.
Doing so will also reduce risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.
Prevention is key—especially adopting positive lifestyle behaviors.
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Preventive and interventional cardiologists provide suggestions for how to take it easy on your ticker.
If you have a family history of heart disease, talk with your doctor about this little-known type of cholesterol.
Lisa Cardillo went from an active mom to a heart attack patient ‘in the blink of an eye.’
Cardiac arrest victims are twice as likely to recover if a bystander is able to shock their hearts back into rhythm.
David Eck thought he was in the clear after surviving a heart attack miles offshore in the Gulf Coast. But years later, fear returned.
Put down the shovel if you have any of these risk factors or symptoms. Really.
The number of heart-related deaths definitely spikes during this jolly season—and there's no clear reason.
Patients with heart problems should know that the risk is slight.
