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heart health

Patient Story

Too young for a heart attack?

Maybe not. Women need to be aware of how symptoms may vary between the genders.

Happy heart, happy brain?

Study found seniors who met heart-healthy goals had sharper thinking skills.

What’s my heart have to do with it?

Pregnancy can lead to all sorts of cardiac changes, some you'd never expect.

Young women more likely to need follow-up heart care

And, that's despite having healthier blood vessels.

Daily caffeine doesn’t jolt the heart

Go ahead, enjoy that cup 'o tea, coffee or hot chocolate.

Patient Story

Shop like a dietitian

Take an expert-led grocery tour—and get tips on reading food labels and changing your eating habits.

Exercise lowers heart disease risk in depressed people

Regular activity linked to reduced inflammation and less blood vessel stiffening.

One-stop shop for heart health

Preventive cardiology program aims to stop heart attacks before they happen.

DASH diet is the best eating plan

The MIND, Mediterranean and Fertility diets also get high marks for health.

Avoid trans fat: Read the label

We’re two years away from FDA enforcement of a ban on artificial trans fat. Until then, we’ve got to read the ingredients.  

Want longevity? Find your purpose in life

Those who felt useful to others were 20 percent less likely to die.

‘Good’ cholesterol acts differently in menopause

'Women need to strive for a healthy lifestyle. If they didn't do that before, it's really important now.'