People with AFib have a five-times increased risk of stroke compared to people without it, and the strokes can be more severe than strokes from other causes.
At least 26 million people worldwide have congestive heart failure, and heart failure itself is the leading cause of death globally. Congestive heart failure doesn’t happen suddenly, and if you don’t know the symptoms you may not know you have it. Congestive heart failure can completely change someone’s life.
A woman who survived a heart attack wants to share her story, particularly with women, because it's harder for them to recognize the signs.
Cleveland Clinic’s Love Your Heart survey found 74% of Americans believe stress can negatively impact heart health, but many also seem to be unaware of other factors that can play a role.
Recently a doctor from the Cleveland Clinic chaired an international committee on the diagnosis and treatment of this disease and to raise awareness of its existence.
After a 15-year-old Palatka High football player died in his sleep earlier this week after complaining of chest pains the day before, News4JAX wants to highlight the importance of student-athletes and their parents knowing the warning signs of cardiac arrest.
More than 800 thousand people have a heart attack every year. For 200 thousand of these people, it will be their second heart attack. Poor diet, obesity, and lack of physical activity are leading contributors to a heart attack, but your emotions can also take a toll on your heart.
In honor of Thursday being World Milk Day, here’s a breakdown of the most popular types of milk and what they really can do for the body.
Exercising and eating right are key factors in staying healthy. But the American Heart Association says it doesn’t stop there. It says following certain lifestyle habits can not only improve your overall health, but also slow your body’s aging by years.
In honor of Friday being “National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day,” here are some tips if you need to clean out that medicine cabinet and dispose of any old medicine that’s way past its expiration date.
The old-fashioned way of putting your arm into a blood pressure cuff at the doctor’s office might not be the most accurate reading. Now, there’s a new way doctors are getting a better idea of what your blood pressure really is.
February is American Heart Health Month. And efforts are being made to stop one of the nation’s biggest killers in its tracks.
While it’s not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. More than a quarter of Americans over the age of 40 are taking a statin to lower their cholesterol and to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. In fact, statins are one of the most prescribed drugs in the country. But what happens if you are statin-intolerant? It turns out, there’s other help for your heart.
The small or the large tub? Butter or no butter? Those are often decisions moviegoers make when at the theater and are in the mood for some popcorn to go along with their show.
As fans of Popeye pay tribute today, the tale of his obsession with spinach is a life reminder that sometimes glaring mistakes can lead to incredible success stories.
What mistakes are commonly made by those getting back into working out? And what are best ways to ensure that a New Year's resolution isn’t given up on by March -- or even earlier?
We all know the holidays can be stressful, but you might not know that more people die from heart attacks in the final week of the year than at any other time.
New research says insomnia and stress may play a part in women developing an irregular heart rhythm post-menopause. This is according to the American Heart Association.
