Definition Fiber is the part of fruits, vegetables and grains not digested by your body. A low-fiber diet limits these […]
Angina treatment: Stents, drugs, lifestyle changes — What’s best?
Options for your angina treatment might include lifestyle changes, medicines, or angioplasty and stenting. Discover the benefits and risks of […]
Housecall: Nuts and heart health
Nuts and your healthy heart Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet may be good for your heart. One […]
Tips for a heart-healthy sandwich
Packing a healthy lunch seems like an easy task, but sometimes all the sandwich choices may seem daunting. Many deli, […]
Red flags for heart failure during pregnancy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. Deaths from heart disease in women who are pregnant or […]
Religious practices, spirituality associated with higher levels of heart health among African Americans
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A research study of African Americans with cardiovascular disease suggests religious practices and spirituality may contribute to heart health. […]
How a Southern diet is connected to chronic diseases
Warmer weather brings more opportunities for picnics, barbecues and gatherings around food. But before you reach for a second helping, […]
Strategies to break the heart disease and diabetes link
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death around the world. And diabetes is one of the risk factors for heart disease. Diabetes is a […]
Women, estrogen and heart disease
Men and women have an increased risk of heart attack as they age. But women who have gone through menopause, no matter […]
Cardiac rehabilitation
Overview Cardiac rehabilitation (cardiac rehab) is a personalized program of education and exercise. The supervised program is designed to improve […]
I drink diet soda every day. Could this be harmful?
Drinking a reasonable amount of diet soda a day, such as a can or two, isn’t likely to hurt you. […]
Mobile app for improving heart health among African Americans shows promise, Mayo study finds
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mobile apps are popular tools for people looking to improve their health, but are they effective? They […]