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Among women, cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined, according to the American Heart Association.

“Studies have shown an association between hearing loss and cardiovascular health, presumably through negatively affecting ...

Texas A&M AgriLife offers a free Heart Health & Dessert program at the Trinity Valley Community College Palestine campus from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The presentation includes information about ...

Walnuts are packed with nutrients and promise benefits, including a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and strokes, and ...

No more than 240 milligrams of sodium per serving. For those following a low-sodium diet, the American Heart Association (AHA ...

The American Heart Association reports that almost half of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, and it is the leading cause of maternal death.

To live healthier, start with the small stuff like using less salt and drinking water first thing in the morning.

What's on your plate can help maintain your cardiac capacity. "Heart-healthy foods contain nutrients that have been shown to ...

For decades, taking a daily low-dose aspirin was a widely accepted practice for preventing heart attacks and strokes. But a ...

You've likely seen warnings against taking aspirin as a preventative measure against heart attack and stroke. It isn't quite that simple.

Doctors may need to prescribe medication to patients with slightly elevated blood pressure if lifestyle changes alone do not bring their levels down within six months, according to new guidance from ...