Heart Health

Eating more plant foods may lower heart disease in these people

In two new studies from the University of Minnesota, researchers found eating more nutritious, plant-based foods is heart-healthy at any age. They analyzed different measures...

These two things may help reduce high blood pressure in obesity

In a new statement from American Heart Association, researchers suggest that weight-loss medications and surgery show promise for reducing high blood pressure (also called...

This drug can be a low-cost heart failure treatment

In a study from the University of Shizuoka, researchers found sarpogrelate, an antiplatelet medication, has potential as a new heart failure therapy and may...

Who has the highest risk of heart damage in COVID-19? This test can tell

In a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that a type of echocardiogram, a common test to evaluate whether a person's heart...

Statins could lower your cholesterol, but may increase your diabetes risk

In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers found for individuals with diabetes, statin initiation is linked to diabetes progression. They examined diabetes progression after statin initiation...

Eating this nut daily may lower bad cholesterol, reduce heart disease risk

In a new study from the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, researchers found eating about ½ cup of walnuts every day for two years modestly...

What you need to know about chest pain

Chest discomfort associated with a heart attack or heart event may often be felt beyond the chest, with many people reporting pain in their shoulders, arms,...

10 tips to have a heart-healthy eating plan

In a new statement from the American Heart Association, researchers have outlined 10 key features of a heart-healthy eating pattern. These features can be adapted...

Heart-healthy tips for making New Year’s resolutions

Making New Year’s resolutions is a time-honored tradition and sometimes those resolutions are easier to make than to keep. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading...

Drinking red wine for heart health? Read this before you toast

For years, studies have shown a relationship between drinking a moderate amount of red wine and good heart health, but experts say it's important...