Healthy Heart

Overview The metabolic syndrome is the name of a cluster of risk factors that, when they appear together, […]

Overview Atrial fibrillation (often called “A-fib” or AF) is the most common type of abnormal heartbeat. In a […]

Overview Congestive heart failure (also called heart failure) is a serious condition in which the heart doesn’t pump […]

Over the last half century, obesity rates have skyrocketed. In 1962, 46 percent of adults in the U.S. […]

Does a glass of wine a day keep the doctor away? There’s a popular belief that alcohol — […]

A Johns Hopkins nutrition expert shows how easy it can be to fill your cart with foods that […]

Controlling high blood pressure (hypertension) is an important factor in reducing the risks associated with heart disease. But […]

Striking the right balance in your cholesterol levels matters. Now, thanks to a new, more accurate assessment developed […]

Atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AFib or AF, is a condition that causes the upper chambers of the […]

You may know how much you exercise every day. You might even know exactly how many steps you’re […]

If you find yourself planted behind a desk or stuck in the car for much of your day, […]

People often think exercise is just a way to lose weight. It’s true that regular physical activity is […]

Making heart-healthy choices shouldn’t be drudgery. In fact, a Johns Hopkins heart disease expert says it can be […]

Ready to take action to lower your high blood pressure? Start with these lifestyle changes. Fewer than half […]

A Johns Hopkins heart disease expert shares what your body and lifestyle are trying to tell you through […]

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