Heart Health Center

Medical Reference Related to Heart Health

81. Glossary of High Blood Pressure Terms
    

    Here are the definitions of words you'll most likely encounter when dealing with high blood pressure.

82. Exercise Tips for Those With High Blood Pressure
    

    If you have high blood pressure, read these tips to learn how to exercise safely.

83. Heart Disease and Stress
    

    WebMD looks at the connection between stress and heart disease, including strategies for lowering stress levels.

84. Checking Your Blood Pressure
    

    WebMD explains how to check your own blood pressure.

85. Peripheral Artery Disease of the Legs
    

    Peripheral artery disease narrows arteries in the legs, limiting blood flow. Are you one of the 8 million Americans affected by PAD?

86. Understanding Your Cholesterol Report
    

    WebMD explains cholesterol reports and how to undertstand them. Learn more about HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and more.

87. The Basics of Cholesterol
    

    Learn about cholesterol, including the types, the factors that affect cholesterol levels, and how high cholesterol is treated.

88. 9 Tips to Lower Risk of a Heart Attack or Stroke
    

    Nine tips to lower heart and stroke risk -- whether you have a heart problem now or you're trying to prevent one.

89. How to Eat to Protect Your Heart
    

    Are you eating the wrong foods for heart health? Here's how to eat right to keep your heart going strong.

90. Potassium and Your Heart
    

    A diet that includes potassium-rich fruits and vegetables is good for the heart. WebMD explains the role of this mineral in keeping cholesterol, blood pressure, and an abnormal heart rhythm in check.