Women experience menopause at different ages — and different ways — which can, among other things, affect their heart health. […]
Yo-Yo dieting hard on a woman’s heart
You have a big event coming up and need to fit into that great dress. So you crash diet ─ only […]
Heart Health Challenge: Mind Your Salt
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. In honor of heart […]
New year, new goals, new edition of ‘The Mayo Clinic Diet’
Each new year brings new hope and many weight loss goals that often go unrealized. “The foundation of any weight loss program, […]
Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol
Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol Lifestyle changes can help improve your cholesterol — and boost the cholesterol-lowering […]
Myth-busting heart health
What do you really need to do to improve your heart health? Some people may think that you have to […]
Little by little: Small changes can lead to heart health, Mayo Clinic expert says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Switching from an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle to healthy eating and exercise can be daunting. In […]
Nutrition and healthy eating
I’m concerned about saturated fat. What’s an easy way to track how much I’m getting? Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. […]
Red wine and resveratrol: Good for your heart?
Resveratrol might be key to what could make red wine heart healthy. Learn the facts and hype about red wine […]
High cholesterol
Overview Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high […]
Enlarged heart
Diagnosis To diagnose an enlarged heart, a health care provider will usually do a physical exam and ask questions about […]
10 great health foods
The food you eat every day can make a difference in your health. Diet affects your risk of getting some […]