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 […]
Mayo survey: Americans taking action to improve heart health
Results of a new Mayo Clinic survey show most Americans are working to improve their heart health. “Heart disease is still the No. […]
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 […]
Which spread is better for my heart — butter or margarine?
Margarine often tops butter when it comes to heart health. Margarine is a blend of oils that are mostly unsaturated […]
Women Urged to Take Charge for Better Heart Health
When it comes to heart disease, men and women are not created equal, says the founder of Mayo Clinic’s Women’s Heart Clinic Sharonne […]