Heart Health

Regular unplanned napping may indicate restless sleep at night and other health effects.

New research suggests that metabolites released by gut microbes may play a bigger role in heart disease risk than saturated fat.

The research supports the notion that social determinants can affect health.

Whether canned or dried, eaten alone or mixed in a salad or a soup, beans are a great source of protein and fiber, and they are one of the best heart-healthy additions you can make to your meals.

Steps to improve heart health among LGBTQ+ adults start with better access to care.

Packed with antioxidants, blueberries can help keep your heart pumping and strong.

Many measures of heart disease risk factors are worsening, particularly in people of color and those with a lower level of education.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has added sleep to its cardiovascular health checklist. It joins 7 other modifiable factors to help a person stay healthy: diet, exercise, tobacco use, weight, cholesterol, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure.

We all know the age-old practice of yoga comes with significant health benefits, which include being great for your heart.

After having a heart attack at 39, Wilemon decided to raise awareness about familial hypercholesterolemia, so she started the Family Heart Foundation.

A decade ago, Wakisha Stewart’s heart attack was ignored in the ER. Things haven’t changed much in the years since.

Black patients with hypertension had better long-term blood pressure control when they received a year of culturally tailored coaching on healthier eating habits, a study found.

Andrew Suggs, founder of Live Chair Health, taps into barbershops and beauty salons to spread the word about heart health in the Black community.

In a small clinical trial, eating low-glycemic-index foods helped people with coronary artery disease lose weight and trim down their waistline.

Broken heart syndrome, also called stress cardiomyopathy, can happen in people grieving a sudden loss of a loved one.

Cardiomyopathy is an umbrella term for a variety of conditions that affect the heart muscle. Learn more about causes, types, and treatments.

New research suggests that loan forgiveness could improve stress levels and lower cardiovascular risk.

Mavacamten is the first ever drug to be approved for HOCM found to improve symptoms and may reduce the need for surgery for some people.

Men, but not women, appear to have a higher risk of dying of cardiovascular disease events like heart attacks and strokes as nighttime temperatures rise in the summer, a study suggests.