People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe ...

Chest pain or pressure, cold sweat, extreme weakness—you know those heart attack signs. But there are more subtle symptoms ...

Talking about sex can be uncomfortable. But older adults with heart conditions often have questions they want answered – and ...

Taking safety precautions before hiking at high altitudes is essential to protect heart health. Experts recommend starting ...

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle ... Lifestyle factors also play a role in the risk of ...

New research links constipation with increased heart risks, especially in people with high blood pressure. Experts interpret ...

Beta blockers are go-to meds for many people who've survived a heart attack, but might not be needed for patients whose ...

Researchers in Lebanon, who tracked more than 200 obese adults in their 70s, found the vitamin lowered blood pressure levels ...

A new study found that replacing sedentary time with five minutes of daily physical activity can help lower blood pressure and control hypertension.

THE effects of eating too much salt are well studied. Liberally seasoning your meals with the condiment can up your blood ...

EVERY five minutes, someone in the UK has a heart attack.  They happen when part of the heart muscle suddenly loses its blood supply, caused by a blockage in an artery. A healthy diet is one ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, two classes of medications most commonly prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes or weight loss, may reduce the risk of heart attack, second strokes and death ...