How your legs’ health affects your heart — and vice versa Count to 40. In the time it took you…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes a thoracic aortic aneurysm? Does it always grow slowly, or do some develop more quickly?…
Every cell in your body contains cholesterol — it’s an important building block for tissues that make up your organs…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: After a recent echocardiogram, I was told I have a patent foramen ovale. I’m 36, and I…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband and I are hoping to start a family soon, but I have a congenital heart…
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, commonly referred to as NSAIDs, are one of the most common medications used to treat pain and…
Why a good night’s rest is crucial for your heart We constantly hear about the benefits of getting a good…
Major innovations in cardiac treatment happening right here in Chicago There are some fields of medicine where advancement is happening…
Aneurysms often show no symptoms, but a rupture can be deadly Above image: Sapan Desai, MD, PhD, MBA, a vascular surgeon…
Changing gears on cholesterol guidelines Cardiovascular disease still tops the charts among chronic diseases in the United States. Recent statistics show…
Source: Cleveland Clinic whatdoctorsknow.com Pinpointing genetic causes for heart disease is a complex and dynamic process that changes rapidly as…
By Beverly Merz Harvard Health Blog After such a long, frigid winter, I wouldn’t mind sitting in a sauna for…
Harvard Health Letters How’s your sodium intake? Most health-conscious adults already know that sodium raises blood pressure–and that high blood…
What to know about your risks of an attack and what to do when having one By Mary Lorenz Last…
