A diagnosis of breast cancer is never easy to hear. Thanks to early diagnosis and better treatments, more women are surviving the […]
Women’s Wellness: Stay heart-healthy during breast cancer
A diagnosis of breast cancer is never easy to hear. Thanks to early diagnosis and better treatments, more women are surviving the […]
Low-fiber diet do’s and don’ts
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Sodium: How to tame your salt habit
Find out how much sodium you need and learn how getting too much might affect your health. Are you getting […]
Does coffee offer health benefits?
While past studies hinted that coffee might have a dark side, newer research suggests that it may actually have health […]
Embracing wellness following massive heart attack
I was 46 years old when I had a massive heart attack. It was a Wednesday evening, June 4, 2014. It […]