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Did you know heart disease claims a life in the U.S. every 37 seconds? While you may already know the main culprits behind ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

While they're not the answer to all of life's problems, pets can assist their human companions with multiple emotional and mental challenges.

Since heart attacks can happen unexpectedly, it helps to be ready: Keep emergency numbers saved on your phone and easily accessible. Learn the symptoms so you can recognize them early. Talk to your ...

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

Hinduism is perhaps the oldest religion in the world with sacred texts estimated to date back to 3000 BC Many of its traditions have lasted for eons with origins lost in time A Hindu wedding one of th ...