Statins are medications that reduce your risk of a heart attack and stroke by lowering your cholesterol. Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo […]
Heart disease
Diagnosis Your health care provider will examine you and ask about your personal and family medical history. Many different tests […]
Does grass-fed beef have any heart-health benefits that other types of beef don’t?
Possibly. What cattle eat affects the nutrients and fats in different types of beef. Grass-fed beef generally comes from cattle […]
Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers
Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol. Here are some foods to improve your cholesterol and protect […]
Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet
Eat more fiber. You’ve probably heard it before. But do you know why fiber is so good for your health? […]
Housecall: Your diet and your heart — 8 steps to prevent heart disease
THIS WEEK’S TOP TOPICSHeart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart diseaseA diet that’s high in fat, salt, sugar and cholesterol […]
Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors
Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors Knowing the symptoms and risks unique to women, as well as […]
Are high-protein diets safe for weight loss?
For most healthy people, a high-protein diet generally doesn’t hurt when followed for a short time. Such diets may help […]