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heart health

More than a fancy handstand

Yoga practitioners have long touted their craft as a path to optimal health for mind and body. Now researchers agree—there's a curious power to the downward dog.

The power of a pack

If your enthusiasm for fitness is waning, a walking group could bring new energy—and accountability.

Start your day the green way

With the right ingredients, a well-made smoothie can provide your body all the fuel it needs to tackle whatever comes your way.

Push-up target: 40 at 40

Long-running study finds men who can meet this key metric often enjoy better heart health.

Heart-healthy cooking tips

A dietitian shares her secrets for tasty and good-for-you recipe ingredients that will spice up the kitchen.

The fitter ticker

Modest increases in physical fitness can improve overall health, ultimately paying off with a healthier heart.

Stuck on cubicle mode? Walk it off

A sedentary lifestyle—including long stretches of sitting at work—is one of the surest routes to health trouble.

More green space = a healthier heart

Neighborhoods with more vegetation tend to have lower levels of stress.

Use energy drinks when cramming for exams?

Your heart may pay the price.

Lamenting the noisy neighbor

Chronic noise exposure can lead to threefold risk of heart attack, stroke or some other major cardiovascular event.

‘Know your farmer’

Labels on egg cartons may be misleading, but here's the skinny on how to find the healthiest, most humanely produced eggs.

Is coffee good for you?

Research shows that the health benefits of coffee—even decaf—seem to outweigh the risks.