Dec 11, 2025
Quick actions by Rachael Mitchell and her brother used Hands-Only CPR to help their healthy and active dad survive cardiac arrest caused by a heart attack – a reminder that heart disease can strike anyone, anywhere.
Dec 8, 2025
Chronic, systemic inflammation is a known risk for cardiovascular disease. This advice can help prevent it.
Dec 4, 2025
Debra Wallace of suburban Philadelphia thought quesadillas made her sick during a “Pretty Woman” show. It was a heart attack. She survived and changed her life to protect her health – and her teenage son.
Dec 1, 2025
Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome is widespread, but not everybody understands it or the steps they can take to prevent it. Here’s help.
Nov 24, 2025
Kim Spight of Irving, Texas, was headed to church around Thanksgiving when a stroke changed everything. Just a few months later, she returned home with a goal: to walk her dogs again.
Nov 20, 2025
A stroke, heart attack or heart failure can suddenly thrust someone into the role of caregiver. But with the right steps, you can be better prepared for whatever comes next.
Nov 17, 2025
Whether it’s butternut, acorn, buttercup, kabocha, delicata or something else, winter squash delivers big on flavor and health benefits.
Nov 13, 2025
Natalie Daugherty spent years as a nurse helping patients while her own irregular heartbeat went undiagnosed. After surgery to repair a leaky valve, her experience inspired her daughters to take charge of their own heart health.
Nov 11, 2025
The heart-healing program of cardiac rehab is a powerful aid to recovery after a heart attack or heart procedures, but not everybody takes advantage of it.
Nov 7, 2025
Years after a kidney cancer diagnosis, retired Naval Officer Carlos Lopez suffered a stroke. His daughter, an occupational therapist, led his recovery, then his son became his full-time caregiver.
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