Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and doctors suggest you might benefit from monitoring your ...

A DEXA scan, historically used for bone density scanning, is also an accurate way to measure body composition, which can reveal clues about your heart health.

People with shorter telomeres, the protective caps at the end of chromosomes, inside their white blood cells may be more ...

The harder your heart has to work to pump blood throughout your body while you're not exercising, the higher your resting ...

Adhering to a Mediterranean-style eating pattern may help Hispanic and Latino adults strengthen the tissue connections in ...

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

WASHINGTON—Nothing doctors prescribed controlled Michael Garrity’s dangerously high blood pressure—until they zapped away some nerves on his kidneys. If that sounds weird, well, kidneys help regulate ...

A study found people with coronary artery disease saw improved health outcomes after committing to the workout for 12 weeks.

February is Heart Month, and libraries across Wyoming will celebrate by encouraging patrons to check out a blood pressure cuff and “get to know their numbers.” ...

If you’re on a weight loss journey, it might seem tempting to weigh yourself as often as possible. While weighing yourself ...

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

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to a new statistical report from the American Heart Association. Cardiovascular diseases, which include heart ...