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 […]
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 […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Diet and heart disease in the Black community
Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke […]
Dietary fat: Know which to choose
Fat is an important part of your diet, but some kinds are healthier than others. Find out which to choose […]
Heart Health Challenge: Feeding Your Heart
While research shows consuming food high in sugar, salt and saturated fat can increase the risk for heart disease, it’s often […]
DASH diet: Guide to recommended servings
Get to know how much of the DASH diet’s nutritious foods you should eat.By Mayo Clinic Staff More information The […]
Housecall: Are you eating heart-healthy?
THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIESHeart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart diseaseA diet that’s high in fat, salt, sugar and cholesterol […]
Home Remedies: Lifestyle changes can help your heart health
Heart disease can be improved — or even prevented — by making certain lifestyle changes. The following changes can help anyone […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart-healthy diet for women
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for women. Despite increases in awareness, health officials say women remain unaware […]