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Amy Grant gives health update after brain injury and open-heart surgery: 'I'm not ready to die'
November 11, 2024 | 6:05pm"To realize something can happen that you never see coming, and it could be over...everything became more precious."
Strokes are common — here's how to prevent most of them
October 21, 2024 | 5:00amMore than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable.
Common, dangerous side effect of binge drinking may be prevented with experimental treatment
July 22, 2024 | 9:00amBinge drinking is defined as five drinks within two hours for men and four drinks within two hours for women.
Many older adults are taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack — despite the risks
June 24, 2024 | 5:17pmAspirin has been hailed for its ability to keep platelets from sticking together and forming a blood clot that can spur a heart attack or stroke.
61% of US adults will have a form of cardiovascular disease by 2050: report
June 4, 2024 | 11:55amCardiovascular disease refers to several conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, heart arrhythmias, vascular disease, congenital heart defects, stroke, and high blood pressure.
8 habits may slow aging, reduce your risk of death: study
May 30, 2024 | 2:26pmYou don't have to do much to lower your risks in a big way.
I'm a cardiologist — this is the best fruit to eat for a healthy heart
May 12, 2024 | 4:01pmThey like these fruits berry much.
I'm a fitness coach — here are the 3 foods I eat every day
April 23, 2024 | 9:16pm"One thing about me is I like to eat, so having these foods on deck keeps me satiated throughout the day, and [they are] also keeping me in pretty good...
Sweetened drinks can increase irregular heartbeat risk — and here's exactly how many
March 5, 2024 | 11:09amThere's a bitter truth behind sweetened drinks: The American Heart Association has backed a new study that found both sugar- and artificially-sweetened beverages can increase consumers' risk of irregular heartbeat,...
Susan Lucci, 77, eats these three foods every day after suffering 'widowmaker' heart attack
February 28, 2024 | 12:45pmThe "All My Children" alum told Fox News Digital there are certain ingredients she lives on and always has in stock in her fridge.
Demi Lovato bashed for cringe 'Heart Attack' performance at American Heart Association concert: 'That's a bit dark'
February 2, 2024 | 7:45pm"This feels like something that would’ve happened on 'Parks & Rec,'" one fan said of Lovato's unfortunate song choice.
I'm a dietitian — here are 3 things I look for when selecting a healthy cereal
January 21, 2024 | 3:32pm"I'm obsessed with cereal. I eat it every single day," Abbey Sharp began her tasty trending TikTok.
The food and drinks health experts avoid revealed — did your faves make the list?
December 11, 2023 | 5:17pm“I like to talk to my patients and say, you know, these things are like treats,” said Angel Planells, a Seattle-based registered dietitian nutritionist.
Want to live 6 years longer? Follow this 8-step checklist to slow biological aging
November 6, 2023 | 11:21am"Everyone wants to live longer, yet more importantly, we want to live healthier longer so we can have good quality of life,” said one medical researcher.
Al Di Meola suffers heart attack onstage while performing in Romania
September 28, 2023 | 2:13pm"Music has always been a source of healing and strength for me, and I can't wait to be back on stage," said Al Di Meola.
Bystanders less likely to give women CPR than men in public, increasing chances of cardiac fatalities: study
September 18, 2023 | 11:37amBystanders are less likely to give women CPR in public, new research suggests.
Heart studies allegedly manipulated data, saying a blood thinner had healing effects
September 13, 2022 | 6:59pmThree medical journals recently launched independent investigations of possible data manipulation in heart studies led by Temple University researchers, Reuters has learned, adding new scrutiny to a misconduct inquiry by...
Napping too much could lead to early death, study finds
July 25, 2022 | 2:37pmThe nap factor was even more worrisome in those aged 60 and under, as napping most days led to in a 20% higher chance of developing high blood pressure.
The 8 best blood pressure monitors, approved by experts
June 14, 2022 | 9:04amThe best expert-approved blood pressure monitors to have on hand and everything you need to know about them.
Prediabetic young adults might have higher heart attack risk, researchers say
May 18, 2022 | 4:48pmNew research from the American Heart Association (AHA) has found a potential link between prediabetes and heart attacks.