Heart Health

Better heart health at midlife could reduce risk of stroke, dementia

In a study from the University of Minnesota, scientists found good heart health at midlife promotes better brain health and can help reduce the...

Former Grand Slam champion wants every tennis court to have an AED, someone trained...

If you're looking for a tennis court anywhere in the country, the "Find a Place to Play" page on the United States Tennis Association's...

COVID infection and vaccination linked to heart disease

A recent study from Cedars-Sinai confirmed the link between a debilitating heart condition and COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, a novel link between...

How recognize, live with and prevent common heart rhythm disease

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the...

This sedative drug for surgery increases heart damage risk when used at night

Midazolam injection is used to produce sleepiness or drowsiness and relieve anxiety before surgery. When midazolam is used before surgery, the patient will not remember some...

Newer type 2 diabetes drug reduces heart disease risk in men more than in...

In a study from Monash University, scientists found a common type 2 diabetes drug can reduce heart disease risk in men more than in...

Show your heart some love!

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. But you can take steps to protect your...

They married at a hospital chapel, days before the groom’s triple bypass surgery

Although weekday weddings are a growing trend, Daniel Pecoraro and Lisa Siegel hadn't originally scheduled theirs for a Monday afternoon. And certainly not at a...

Cutting costs shouldn’t cost you your heart health

Not to let the threat of inflation lead you to make choices that could impact your heart health.

Social isolation, loneliness may raise your risk of heart failure

Scientists have found that social isolation and loneliness are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but less has been known about their specific connection...