Heart

We often use the terms heart attack and cardiac arrest interchangeably. But these are two different conditions. How can you tell one from the other?

By Patty Rasmussen

It might be OK for a Smurf to have blue fingers, but for the rest of us, it's something you don't want to see. Cyanosis is usually a sign of a bigger health problem.

By Alia Hoyt

A U.K. study that lasted years and involved thousands of people suggests a link between slow walking and cardiovascular mortality.

By Shelley Danzy

Thanks to a portable driver, Stan Larkin was able to live with an artificial heart out in the real world for 555 days.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

Symptoms of a heart attack can be varied depending on the individual, but a good indicator of a heart attack is shortness of breath. Learn more about the signs of a heart attack here.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Heart disease symptoms include heart attack and heart valve disease which can be treatable with the right therapies. Learn more about heart disease symptoms in this article.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

If your coronary heart disease requires surgical treatment, you might benefit from less invasive alternatives to CAGB. Check out new, less painful alternatives to the CAGB.

By Elizabeth Scherer

Feeling pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the chest are common symptoms of a heart attack. Learn more symptoms, warning signs, and effects of heart attacks.

By Elizabeth Scherer

If you suffer from high blood pressure or another heart-related illness, your healthcare professional can help you improve your health. Check out the benefits, types, and importance of health care professionals.

By Elizabeth Scherer

Too much alcohol, including red wine, could lead to severe heart problems. Check out more information about the impact that alcohol has on your heart health.

By Elizabeth Scherer

If your doctor suspects that you might have high blood pressure, he or she will give you a thorough physical exam to help rule out other health problems that may be causing your symptoms. Check out the benefits of getting a physical exam from your doctor.

By Elizabeth Scherer

All the money and fame and influence in the world won't make it OK for you to eat bacon cheeseburgers if there's a history of heart disease in your family. While celebrities get to take a pass on some of life's unpleasant experiences, no one has immunity against heart attacks.

By Tom Scheve

Are looking for information on congestive heart failure? Take a look at what we have gathered for you on this subject inside this article.

By Maria Trimarchi

You can blame your family for psychological trauma, but you might want to look to them to find out your risk for heart disease. The No. 1 killer in the United States isn't pretty -- do you know what you're in for?

By Tom Scheve

Bet you didn't know that flossing your teeth had anything to do with your heart. You probably don't think about your heart valves all that often, but we've got five simple things you need to know.

By Tom Scheve

You figure that if you eat right, don't smoke and exercise regularly, you're probably safe from a heart attack, right? So how could a person with good habits still have one?

By Julia Layton

You probably haven't thought too much about the valves that guard the passageways of your heart. But what if one those sentries were to spring a leak?

By Tom Scheve

Sometimes the grim reaper is subtle. With the silent heart attack, the victim experiences no obvious signs or symptoms. Or is the problem that we need to revamp our symptom checker?

By Charles W. Bryant

It's a nuisance getting up from your seat on a flight. The cabin is filled with obstacles and space is tight. But what's worse, a stumble through the cabin or a potentially deadly clot?

By Julia Layton

If you think exercise is just about losing weight, think again. It's also an important defense against heart disease. How does aerobic exercise lower your blood pressure and keep cholesterol in check?

By Julia Layton

We hear about whole grains and "the good kind of fat" all the time. But exactly what does this mean? What makes a grain "whole" and fat "good"?

By Charles W. Bryant

Heart-healthy usually means eating right and exercising more. But a new study suggests drinking moderate amounts of alcohol to reduce the risk of heart disease. Could happy hour be heart-healthy?

By Julia Layton

You're probably already familiar with the warning signs of a heart attack. But do you know what's going on inside your body while your hearts cells are gasping for oxygen?

By Tom Scheve

A heart attack is no time to overanalyze your symptoms. Sections of your heart could be dying. So what heart attack symptoms should have you reaching for the phone?

By Julia Layton & Colleen Cancio

There's a special time of year when otherwise healthy people morph into stressed-out shoppers who overeat, overimbibe and forget to exercise. The result? A spike in heart attacks that's anything but merry.

By Julia Layton