Life is precious, and so is your heart. Our advice from leading medical experts gives you the tools you need to prioritize your heart health — everything from lifestyle tips to recipe ideas and helpful guidance for specific heart conditions.
Obesity, age and preexisting heart conditions can all raise your risk of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy
Xylitol in processed food can increase risk of heart attack and stroke — but there’s no danger in xylitol in oral care products
If your provider has ruled out a serious cause, you can treat chest pain at home with antacids, inhalers or anti-inflammatory medications
Research shows a strong association between rheumatoid arthritis and heart issues
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Bleeding is a risk and warrants taking care, but the reward of this lifesaving medication is great
Absolutely! In fact, in many ways, exercise is key to recovery
Excess salt and sodium consumption is a worldwide health concern
An ideal blood pressure is less than 120 mm Hg systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic
LDL cholesterol and lipoprotein (a) cholesterol are more likely to stick to your arteries and lead to dangerous heart events
Having underweight, having overweight and having obesity can be dangerous for your heart
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