Jan 8, 2026
Days before her 31st birthday, Jennifer Rose Goldman of Old Westbury, New York, had a stroke. She had to relearn how to walk and do everyday tasks.
Jan 5, 2026
Artificial intelligence can offer plenty of exercise tips, but should you trust it? Here’s what experts say about using AI in your fitness routine.
Dec 30, 2025
What causes high blood pressure? How to lower cholesterol? What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke? What to do if someone is having a heart attack? What is aerobic exercise? Here are expert answers to frequently asked questions about heart health.
Dec 18, 2025
After years of living with heart failure, Denis Popp of Mechanicsville, Virginia, gives hope to others living with heart disease.
Dec 15, 2025
Too much alcohol and the heart are never a great mix, no matter the season. Binge drinking can trigger an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.
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.
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