What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your […]
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 […]
Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes
Learn about the pros and cons of sugar substitutes, also called artificial sweeteners.By Mayo Clinic Staff Almost everyone likes a […]
Expert Alert: Have heart disease? Protect your health during the COVID-19 pandemic
ROCHESTER, Minn. ― People with heart disease and other underlying health conditions are at a high risk for becoming seriously […]
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 […]
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, […]