If the goal is to add more fiber to your diet, there are lots of great options. Fruits, vegetables, grains, […]
Housecall: 7 strategies to prevent heart disease
Preventing heart disease: Do you have all the pieces in place?Almost half of U.S. adults have cardiovascular disease, according to […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do for a healthier heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease […]
Making Mayo’s Recipes: Two days’ worth of heart-healthy menus
Do you want to adopt a heart-healthy diet, but aren’t sure where to start? Heart-healthy eating doesn’t have to be […]
Statins plus lifestyle equals healthy life
Statins are medications that reduce your risk of a heart attack and stroke by lowering your cholesterol. Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo […]
Statins plus lifestyle equals healthy life
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 […]
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 […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Diet and heart disease in the Black community
Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke […]
Dietary fat: Know which to choose
Fat is an important part of your diet, but some kinds are healthier than others. Find out which to choose […]
DASH diet: Guide to recommended servings
Get to know how much of the DASH diet’s nutritious foods you should eat.By Mayo Clinic Staff More information The […]
Don’t get tricked by these 3 heart-health myths
The food you eat can play a major role in your risk of heart disease. Here’s what you need to […]