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Top 10 heart-friendly cities

Using factors such as stress levels, cardiovascular mortality, high blood pressure, smoking, and the number of people who commute by foot/bike instead ... Read More »

Exercise during pregnancy leads to healthier hearts

Long gone are the days when pregnant women were expected to rest and eat for two. Research shows that, among other benefits, a fit and active ... Read More »

Tart cherries are a smart snack

University of Michigan researchers have found that tiny little tart cherries can have a big impact on heart health and on diabetes. During the study ... Read More »

Vytorin debate continues

A medication frequently prescribed for high cholesterol came under fire a few months ago when a trial showed the medication -- a combination of ... Read More »

Depression after stroke can be debilitating

Roughly a year ago my cousin had a stroke. It shocked and scared everyone in the family because nobody saw it coming. Prior to her stroke she worked ... Read More »

On the job: Heart health during the work week

Is your job putting your health at risk? You might not think so. But if you're mostly sedentary during the week and fueling up on take-out for lunch ... Read More »

Do you know the five major heart attack symptoms?

When Americans got a pop quiz testing their heart attack knowledge (via a telephone poll), only 16% passed with flying colors. Not only did most ... Read More »

Run a HEPA for your heart?

They say that indoor air can be significantly more polluted than outdoor air, especially in newer homes where windows and doors are tightly sealed. ... Read More »

Heart disease may be on the upswing

Though heart disease began to steadily decline in the 1960s, a recent study suggests that that decline is about to take a sudden turn...upward. ... Read More »

Valentine sneakers from Reebok

If you've forgotten that it's Valentine's Day (don't worry, I won't tell) and still need to run out to get that fitness-minded someone a special gift, ... Read More »