A diagnosis of breast cancer is never easy to hear. Thanks to early diagnosis and better treatments, more women are surviving the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Strategies to break the heart disease and diabetes link
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death around the world. And diabetes is one of the risk factors for heart disease. Diabetes is a […]
Women, estrogen and heart disease
Men and women have an increased risk of heart attack as they age. But women who have gone through menopause, no matter […]
Cardiac rehabilitation
Overview Cardiac rehabilitation (cardiac rehab) is a personalized program of education and exercise. The supervised program is designed to improve […]
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 […]