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.
When you starve your body of quality sleep, you're robbing brain cells of the ability to function properly.
The simple, pain-free movements in this Chinese tradition may be exactly what heart attack survivors need to reclaim their health.
Surgery and a steely resolve helped Howie Glupker, 76, put his heart attack behind him and the softball field ahead.
Researchers aim to identify vulnerable patients before damage becomes irreversible.
Even the common cold was linked to a 13-fold increased risk for about a week.
These unique mammals may teach humans tricks to lessen effects of stroke, heart attack.
Retired police officer Ike VanHorn reclaims his life with bypass surgery and cardiac rehab.
For cardiac patients like Michael Thompson, counterpulsation is one of the toughest treatments they'll endure—but also one of the best.
Having the devices easily accessible might save the lives of more cardiac arrest victims.
Specialists' review does not find, however, that it can help prevent cardiovascular problems.
