Omega-6 fatty acids are a type of fat called polyunsaturated fat. Omega-6 fatty acids are in vegetable oils, nuts and […]
Heart failure
Diagnosis To diagnose heart failure, your health care provider examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. […]
Heart attack
Overview A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is severely reduced or blocked. The blockage […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Does eating red meat affect heart health?
Red meat consumption has long been associated with increased risk of diseases, such as heart attack and stroke. A new study suggests […]
Progresso Kicks Off The Heart Project in Support Of Mayo Clinic During Heart Health Month
What’s your heart health IQ? Learn the facts and share the signs MINNEAPOLIS — Feb. 5, 2014 — Heart disease affects […]
Paleo diet: What is it and why is it so popular?
Is an eating plan modeled on prehistoric human diets right for modern humans?By Mayo Clinic Staff A paleo diet is […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating nutrition for heart health
Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your […]
Ideas for a heart-healthy diet
Ideas for a heart-healthy diet VIDEO AUDIOSound of vegetables being cutIf you’re concerned about your heart health, here’sgood news.Title:Rekha Mankad, […]
Housecall: 7 strategies to prevent heart disease
Preventing heart disease: Do you have all the pieces in place?Almost half of U.S. adults have cardiovascular disease, according to […]
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 […]
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 […]