Prolonged nightly sleep deprivation or excessive sleeping should be avoided to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
How high is "too high" when it comes to HDL cholesterol?
Evidence supports a predominantly plant-based diet, without added sugars or processed foods.
Take care when air quality gets dodgy, particularly on hot summer days.
Chronic inflammation may be the root of many health problems, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
People never married, divorced or widowed have a 42 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a 55 percent higher risk of death from stroke.
Erectile dysfunction may be an early warning sign of cardiovascular troubles.
Prolonged periods of unease and anxiety are likely to increase the risk of this heart condition.
Taking a daily stroll at an average or fast pace is associated with a significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Bouts of inflammation can help fight viruses and other foreign invaders—but chronic inflammation is a different story altogether.
Nearly 46 percent of U.S. adults may now be considered to have hypertension.
