Heart attack or anxiety attack? How to tell the difference
When someone suddenly feels chest pain, shortness of breath, or a racing heart, it’s natural to worry about a heart attack. But in many...
Can high cholesterol cause stroke?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. Your body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells, but too much of it can...
Best diet to prevent heart disease and stroke
Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death around the world. The good news is that they are often preventable—and...
How long can people live after a heart failure diagnosis?
Getting diagnosed with heart failure can feel overwhelming. The word “failure” itself sounds frightening, as if the heart is about to stop working completely....
Should you still take aspirin to prevent a heart attack?
Aspirin is a small pill that many people keep in their homes. It’s been used for over a century to relieve pain, lower fever,...
How to recognize and prevent a heart attack
A heart attack is a serious and sometimes deadly medical emergency. It happens when the blood flow to part of the heart suddenly gets...
New tool can benefit older adults with irregular heartbeat
A team of international healthcare researchers is developing a new software tool that could transform how older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF) and other...
Olive oil may help prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease
Olive oil has long been known for its role in the Mediterranean diet and its many health benefits. Now, a recent study by researchers...
Steroid use linked to dangerous heart rhythm in young men
New research has found a troubling connection between the use of anabolic steroids and a dangerous heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. This condition...
Why heart disease still strikes despite treatment
For years, doctors have tried to lower the risk of heart disease by helping patients manage diabetes, reduce blood pressure, and control cholesterol levels...