The American Academy of Cardiology and the American Heart Association currently consider high blood pressure – also called hypertension – to be anything above 130/80. Diet is one risk factor for high ...

A new study sheds light on the trajectory of cardiovascular health (CVH) early in life, which may contribute to CVH disparities in adulthood. Across demographic subgroups, CVH scores begin to decline ...

It’s another gold medal for the Mediterranean diet, but experts say readers should be cautious when it comes to diets ...

So why does so much fitness tech check your pulse? Because your resting heart rate can say a significant amount about your health, including when it might be time to seek immediate medical care. What ...

The Mediterranean diet -- which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains -- has once again topped U.S.

The doctor returned and said, "I see you have a family history of heart disease." Lehtonen hadn't even thought of that. Now ...

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Consuming five or more cups of coffee daily may enhance cognitive function in individuals with irregular heart rhythms, ...

Former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100, and this July, 1978 story from Food & Wine explores how Jimmy Carter, ...

Doctors used to recommend no more than 300 mg of dietary cholesterol per day, but new guidelines recommend limiting saturated ...

Avocados have been a fan-favorite fruit for years, with Americans consuming an average of more than eight pounds of the ...

As adults enter their later years, they often do so carrying extra pounds that put them at higher risk for chronic illnesses ...