Managing blood pressure is a critical piece to heart health as high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor ...

More than 100 million people globally have had a stroke, but there are ways to reduce your risk and spot the signs of stroke ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US, according to the American Heart Association's 2025 Heart Disease ...

The average product shown in commercials contains nearly 40% of the sodium people should get in a day, a new study finds.

Bedford Public Health Nurse Jackie Barmashi has some information and resources in honor of American Heart Month.

Even small increases in daily movement can have a significant impact on heart health. For example, studies show that regular ...

Cardiologists share advice for staying healthy–including new screenings and how to exercise safely in cold weather.

The new guidelines recommend: A Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke. At least 150 minutes ...

One way to do so is to try a few "exercise snacks," said Gabriel, an epidemiologist and exercise physiologist. She described ...

In 2022, one in five deaths were related to heart disease, and the month of February has been set aside to bring awareness to ...

Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD Hypertension (high blood pressure) can damage your heart and blood vessels and ...