It can be scary to learn you have a permanent health condition like coronary artery disease. But making lifestyle changes can help manage your heart health.
Heart Health
Give Your Good Cholesterol a Boost
Cholesterol isn’t all bad. Learn the difference between “good” and “bad” cholesterol — and how you can adjust the levels of both to benefit your health.
6 Blood Clot Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Signs of a blood clot can vary depending on where it’s located in your body. Our vascular medicine specialist discusses what to look out for, and when to seek help.
Can High Cholesterol Cause Headaches?
High cholesterol makes you more at risk for developing multiple serious health issues, including strokes, heart attacks and atherosclerosis. But can it cause headaches? A doctor explains.
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How Much You Should Exercise for a Healthy Heart
Exercise helps you feel energized and lessens your stress, but it’s your heart that reaps the most benefits when you get moving. Learn how you can improve your heart health.
How To Prevent Heart Disease
Learn how to prevent heart disease and the four factors that put you most at risk. Plus, see which heart-healthy diet continues being the crème de la crème of the heart health world.
How Potassium Helps Lower Your Blood Pressure
An expert explains why potassium can lower your blood pressure, which foods are best for potassium and why you shouldn’t overdo it on this essential nutrient.
How Making Your Heart Work Harder Makes It Stronger
Just like working out your biceps, working out your heart can make it stronger — and a strong heart can lower your blood pressure and ease your heart’s burden of pumping blood, which is a good thing! Learn more from a cardiologist.
Is the Keto Diet Heart-Healthy?
Is the popular keto diet good for your heart health? Learn the pros and cons of this low carb diet, and how it might affect your heart health.
Why You Should Take Your Blood Pressure at Home, and How To Do It
Keeping track of your blood pressure at home can provide a bigger picture of your health and alert you and your doctor to any changes. Here’s how.
