Results for "Heart Health"

Typically, your heart beats along at a regular pace between 60 and 100 beats per minute. If your heart beats slower or faster (and you’re not exercising),...

You’ve probably had your blood pressure checked countless times. It’s a routine part of health care. Even your dentist might check your blood pressure....

Sudden high levels of stress can take a toll on your heart. Sometimes, events like the death of a close family member or friend, domestic abuse, intense...

Cholesterol—especially the cholesterol found in certain foods we eat—has long been misunderstood, even villainized. At one time, we were told to avoid...

Our hearts beat about 100,000 times each day (maybe more if you enjoy horror movies). Despite being extremely complex, our hearts are exceptionally reliable....

It’s usually easy to tell whether someone has recently smoked in a room or not. That stale odor always seems to “stick” around. Even when a smoker moves...

For months now, you’ve been hitting the gym every day, eating right and getting plenty of rest. You’re seeing the gains you’re making in your upper body,...

As a woman, you may be well aware of your risk for breast cancer and other female-related diseases, but what about your heart? Unfortunately, heart disease...

Congratulations on kicking your smoking habit! You’ve taken a huge step in improving your health and even adding years back to your life. Within minutes,...

For the first time in 15 years, the American Heart Association updated its guidelines for a heart-healthy diet. Amitoj Singh MD, a cardiologist at Banner...