Heart Disease

Some ways to boost heart health have sound science to back them up. Others are pure hype. See what an expert says about the latest ways you can prevent heart disease.

Some types of fat are better for your heart than others. Find out what they are and how much is enough.

What causes high cholesterol, what does it do to your heart, and how can you protect yourself? Get the facts.

Too much stress, for too long, is bad for your whole body -- including your heart. Find out about types of stress management to help protect your heart’s health.

Heart disease can be your big wake-up call about how you eat. Should you make huge changes in your diet? WebMD explains what to consider.

High-tech devices can help track your advanced heart failure symptoms so you feel better, stay out of the hospital, and maybe even live longer.

A hospital program lets people recovering from transplants hold their former heart in their hands while learning how to care for their new one.

WebMD article on 11 possible symptoms of heart problems that you may not be aware of, such as dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.

Find out what kind of exercise is best if you have heart disease.

A cardiologist weighs in on why someone who seems so healthy and fit could have a heart attack.

Daily aspirin therapy to protect the heart is not for everyone. Find out whether or not aspirin is right for you.

What Does Your Waistline Have to Do With Heart Disease? WebMD explains how to lower your risks.

Chest pains, pressure, or dizziness may be something serious. See the warning signs of heart attack, angina, and stroke. WebMD has the details.

As you get older, atherosclerosis can narrow your arteries. WebMD explains.

Is your pain normal, or is it a sign of something serious? WebMD explores some common pains and what they might be telling you.

Are you a nature lover or outdoor athlete? WebMD shows you how you can stay safe and well in the heat.

You've been treated for heart disease, and now you've got a new lease on life. But does that mean it's safe to have sex? WebMD tells you how to know when you're ready.

Does a healthy mouth equal a healthy heart? WebMD talks to heart and dental experts who debate whether there's a connection.

Can natural remedies help your heart stay healthier? WebMD talks to heart doctors and pharmacists who cut through the hype to tell you which ones may work.

Think heart attacks only hit old men? You might be surprised to learn they can strike middle-aged women, too. WebMD shows you how to lower your risk.

WebMD explains myths and facts about heart rates, including what an erratic heart rate means and the link between your pulse and stress.

Family history plays a big role in the health of your heart. What can you do to lower your risk of heart disease -- today? WebMD explains.

WebMD shares 7 tips for a heart-smart diet that’s rich in all the right foods -- and still tastes great!

WebMD talks to cardiologists about possible symptoms of heart attack in women. Chest pain is one we all know, but what about nausea or fatigue?

WebMD talks to cardiologists about whether it's possible to reverse coronary artery disease.