Heart Diet

High cholesterol

Overview Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high […]

Diagnosis To diagnose an enlarged heart, a health care provider will usually do a physical exam and ask questions about […]

The food you eat every day can make a difference in your health. Diet affects your risk of getting some […]

A well-planned vegetarian diet is a healthy way to meet your nutritional needs. Find out what you need to know […]

Regular exercise, a heart-healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking can help prevent heart disease. But is there anything […]

Trans fat increases your “bad” cholesterol and lowers your “good” cholesterol. Find out more about trans fat and how to […]

Omega-6 fatty acids are a type of fat called polyunsaturated fat. Omega-6 fatty acids are in vegetable oils, nuts and […]

Diagnosis To diagnose heart failure, your health care provider examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. […]

Could this low-carb diet give you an edge in losing weight? Help you keep weight off permanently? Here’s what you […]

Overview A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is severely reduced or blocked. The blockage […]

Red meat consumption has long been associated with increased risk of diseases, such as heart attack and stroke. A new study suggests […]

What’s your heart health IQ? Learn the facts and share the signs MINNEAPOLIS — Feb. 5, 2014 — Heart disease affects […]