Taking medicine for a cold? Be mindful of your heart.
Jan 18, 2019
Be careful what you reach for to treat that cold. Some over-the-counter cold medicines can affect the heart.
Heart Disease News
Are some breads getting a bad rap?
Jan 17, 2019
Don't let fad diets fool you: As long as it's made from whole grains, bread can be an important part of a healthy diet.
Infection as a baby led to heart valve surgery for teen
Jan 16, 2019
A heart condition restricted Prince Pratt's childhood, but surgery gave him a second chance at life.
Hookah smoking gains popularity amid growing evidence of health risks
Jan 15, 2019
Hookah smoking isn't a safe tobacco alternative and may be just as harmful as cigarettes.
Breastfeeding boost: Nursing may help mothers improve heart health
Jan 10, 2019
Studies have long touted the advantages that breastfeeding gives an infant, but babies aren't the only ones benefiting.
Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with bystanders who saved him
Jan 8, 2019
Steve Regier tried squeezing in a run between meetings. His heart stopped along the way. He wound up being taken to the hospital where his wife is a nurse.
Phosphate additives linked to low physical activity, more sedentary life
Jan 7, 2019
A new study in mice finds that high levels of phosphate, a widely used food preservative, may contribute to reduced activity level and ability to burn fat. A similar association between decreased activity and blood phosphate levels was found in humans.
How to sneak in healthy physical activity during a sedentary work day
Jan 4, 2019
Too much sedentary time may pose health risks. So, to avoid hours of sitting at work, use these simple tips.
Key lifestyle changes helped new dad shed nearly 50 pounds
Jan 3, 2019
Eliminating fast food and sugary drinks helped Erik Minaya shed the excess weight he put on after high school.
The pros and cons of weighing yourself every day
Jan 2, 2019
If you're trying to lose weight, how often should you step on the scale? There's no simple answer.