If you’re ringing in the holidays with a cold or the flu, you should know that over-the-counter drugs(link opens in new window) taken to control the symptoms…

Overexertion with a snow shovel isn’t the only cardiovascular risk during the winter. When temperatures go down, the incidence of stroke – the country’s fifth-leading cause of…

For the 80 million Americans with high blood pressure, the hectic holiday crunch ’tis the season for a little extra caution. Even people who usually eat healthy…

Watching what Olympic athletes can do on snow and ice might have you thinking about trying some cold weather activity yourself. And a glance at the thermometer…

When Arctic weather is on the way, forecasters often alert you to protect your pets or watch out on the roads. Perhaps they also should warn you…

Jumping into icy cold water in the dead of winter might seem like a crazy idea, but the so-called polar bear plunge has become a popular activity,…

As temperatures drop, zip up that coat, pull on a hat and gloves and be mindful of how much time you’re exposed to the elements, especially if…

Limiting time spent watching television to no more than one hour each day may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and other blood vessel diseases, even…

It’s never too late to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease. And it won’t take 10,000 steps a day, a new study suggests. It may be done…