Chances are you've heard that being overweight dramatically increases your risk of heart disease. Though not as common, being underweight also affects your heart health. Take a few moments to learn how your weight leads to serious heart problems.
High blood pressure gets its nickname the “silent killer” honestly. You may have no symptoms until you experience a heart attack or stroke. Keep reading to learn what problems can develop if you leave hypertension untreated.
Chest pain can come from many different sources, some urgent and some less so, but you should always treat it seriously. Keep reading to learn about heart-related reasons for chest pain.
A stroke, which is a blockage of the arteries leading into or within the brain, can be life-threatening. Learn all about the risk factors and the steps you can take to prevent having a stroke.
Hypertension is called the silent killer, because it produces no symptoms until it reaches a crisis point. Knowing which factors affect hypertension can help you adjust your lifestyle to keep your blood pressure in check.
Atherosclerosis is a circulatory system disease that can lead to life-threatening conditions such as a heart attack or stroke. Keep reading to learn more about the dangers this silent disease causes.
If your doctor needs to test your cardiac health, including the structure and function of your heart, an EKG is often the go-to test. Learn why an EKG is a useful tool, even if you’re not having symptoms.
While your chest pain could be the result of any number of things going on in your body, you should never ignore it because it can indicate something serious. Here’s what you need to know about chest pain.
A stroke feels scary. While it’s definitely life-changing, proper post-stroke care can help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible. Here’s what you should know.
Is it heartburn or a heart attack? When you have chest pain, you’re not alone if you wonder what’s causing your pain. Though your chest pain may not be a serious health issue, it’s not a symptom you should ignore.
If you’re living with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, proper care can be literally life-saving. Learn more about this condition and the treatment you need here.
Do you have a slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat? You may have an arrhythmia. Read on to learn what arrhythmias are and how they can be treated.
An EKG is a basic diagnostic test for determining heart structure and function. Learn what to expect when your doctor recommends you get an EKG.
Many people in the United States have high blood pressure. Unfortunately, many of those who have it don’t know. Read on to learn what high blood pressure is and how you can monitor it.
To understand your cholesterol numbers, you first have to crack the code on a few terms that show up on your report. Read on to discover more about words like HDL and LDL, and find out why they should matter to you.
Heart attacks are hitting a much younger crowd these days. The hard and fast lifestyle many young adults live today puts them at serious risk for heart attacks, and they don’t even know it. Learn the dangers and how to avoid them.