Drinking a reasonable amount of diet soda a day, such as a can or two, isn’t likely to hurt you. […]
Mobile app for improving heart health among African Americans shows promise, Mayo study finds
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mobile apps are popular tools for people looking to improve their health, but are they effective? They […]
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 […]
Hold the salt to help your heart
The Food and Drug Administration outlined new, voluntary guidelines to lower sodium levels in food. But those with high blood pressure or […]
Triglycerides: Why do they matter?
Triglycerides: Why do they matter? Triglycerides are an important measure of heart health. Here’s why triglycerides matter — and what […]
How does diabetes affect the heart?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 42 and recently was diagnosed with diabetes. My doctor said I could manage the condition with […]
The role of cholesterol in heart health
Most people know that high cholesterol is bad for their heart, but few people really understand what cholesterol is. In this Mayo […]
Tips to reduce salt in your diet
Have you set new health goals for the new year? Those with high blood pressure or who are at risk may want […]
A weight-loss program for life
The Mayo Clinic Diet: A weight-loss program for life The Mayo Clinic Diet is a lifestyle approach to weight loss […]
Can whole-grain foods lower blood pressure?
Can eating more whole-grain foods help lower blood pressure? Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. It might. Regularly eating more whole-grain […]