Lots of fruits and vegetables Whole grains Lean proteins, including plant-based proteins (such as beans or nuts) and fish. Fats from liquid oils (such as olive oil or fish oils) instead of solid fats ...

A coronary artery calcium scan is a quick and painless scan of the heart. Doctors are looking for calcium and plaque buildup in the arteries, the root cause of heart disease and heart attacks.

What you eat in the afternoon can shape how your heart–and energy levels–feel the rest of the day. Many people reach for sugary snacks or skip eating altogether. Both habits can work against heart ...

February is American Heart Month, and it reminds us that it's important to take care of our hearts. Your heart is responsible for removing waste to sending nutrients and oxygen to your cells. It is ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people across the world. Seeing a cardiologist can make all the difference.

Your pulse is like having a direct line to your heart’s control room, constantly broadcasting information about your cardiovascular health that most people never bother to decode. While everyone knows ...

Do you need a heart checkup? Christopher Malin had always been diligent about his health, so he was used to getting the basic tests — blood pressure readings and blood tests for cholesterol and ...

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. February is National Heart Health Month and Intermountain Health is encouraging women to focus on their heart health. Heart ...

Key context is missing from a widely shared social media post that suggests eating “excessive” amounts of fruit can increase the risk of coronary heart disease. The post conflates the effects of added ...

This underutilized information is key to heart disease prevention.