Angina in Women Can Be Different From Men
Quick Facts Angina is a warning sign of heart disease. Angina symptoms in women can appear different from men. Symptoms that aren’t recognized can delay treatment. Angina…
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
Quick Facts It’s important to know the heart attack symptoms specific to women. Call 911 right away if you have any of the signs of heart attack….
Managing Your Medications
If you have heart disease, medications along with lifestyle changes may be part of your treatment plan to reduce the risk of future health problems. Certain medications…
Aspirin and Dual Antiplatelet Therapy
Quick Facts Aspirin is often part of a treatment plan for people with a history of heart attack or stroke. Aspirin thins the blood, which helps prevent…
New guidelines: Healthy lifestyle, managing risks are key to preventing heart attack, stroke
Living a healthy lifestyle by getting plenty of exercise and eating a nutritious diet are the keys to preventing heart disease, according to new guidelines released Sunday….
Should you take aspirin every day to prevent a heart attack?
What to Know Routine daily aspirin is not recommended for most healthy adults without cardiovascular disease. Aspirin remains an important therapy for many people who have already…
Breaking Down Barriers to Fitness
Most of us are familiar with the common barrier to regular physical activity — lack of time. Work, family obligations and other realities of daily life often…
Added Sugars
Sugars in your diet can be naturally occurring or added. Naturally occurring sugars are found naturally in foods, such as fruit (fructose and glucose) and milk (lactose)….
Sugar: Shrink the sweet spot for blood sugar health
When it comes to sugar, you can definitely have too much of a good thing. And most people in the U.S. do. Our bodies turn sugar and…
Rethink Your Drink: How to Reduce Sugary Drinks
Think about what you drink in a typical day. Are you taking in some extra calories through sweetened sodas, iced teas, coffees, juices, and energy and/or sports…