If the goal is to add more fiber to your diet, there are lots of great options. Fruits, vegetables, grains, […]
Can vitamins help prevent a heart attack?
Can taking vitamins help prevent heart disease or a heart attack? Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. It’s not yet clear […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do for a healthier heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps can keep your heart healthy during the holidays
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read that heart attacks are more common around the holidays. Why does that happen? Is there […]
Making Mayo’s Recipes: Two days’ worth of heart-healthy menus
Do you want to adopt a heart-healthy diet, but aren’t sure where to start? Heart-healthy eating doesn’t have to be […]
Statins plus lifestyle equals healthy life
Statins are medications that reduce your risk of a heart attack and stroke by lowering your cholesterol. Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo […]
Statins plus lifestyle equals healthy life
Statins are medications that reduce your risk of a heart attack and stroke by lowering your cholesterol. Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo […]
Heart disease
Diagnosis Your health care provider will examine you and ask about your personal and family medical history. Many different tests […]
Does grass-fed beef have any heart-health benefits that other types of beef don’t?
Possibly. What cattle eat affects the nutrients and fats in different types of beef. Grass-fed beef generally comes from cattle […]
Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers
Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol. Here are some foods to improve your cholesterol and protect […]
Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet
Eat more fiber. You’ve probably heard it before. But do you know why fiber is so good for your health? […]
Housecall: Your diet and your heart — 8 steps to prevent heart disease
THIS WEEK’S TOP TOPICSHeart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart diseaseA diet that’s high in fat, salt, sugar and cholesterol […]