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heart attack

Wood stoves may spark heart trouble

Older people in cities with lots of wood-burning devices might run heart attack risk.

Stout and hardy? Check your heart

People with a high tolerance for pain may face a greater risk of silent heart attacks.

Here’s your wakeup call

Doctors warn of sleep apnea’s outsized role in aggravating—and in some cases creating—a host of ailments.

2 signs there’s a heart attack in your future

Heeding these warnings could save your life or the life of a loved one.

Blood pressure up? Try yoga

An hour of zen each day isn't just good for your well-being—it could also prevent and ease hypertension.

Take heart when shoveling

As the snow starts to fly, beware of the strain that removing it may cause.

Testosterone is not an ageless wonder

Expert chimes in on hormone concerns and FDA warning about supplement overuse.

Study: Negativity corrupts the heart

Your level of pessimism is easily measurable—and could be another factor in determining your risk of dying.

For your heart’s sake, keep your cool

Research suggests anger and heavy exertion may put you on the fast track to a heart attack.

Drug-coated stents evaluated

Study: Pricier devices lead to fewer repeat heart procedures, but don't necessarily improve survival rates.

Sleep apnea mask treatment fails to curb heart risks

CPAP helped patients feel better, but didn't cut odds for heart death, heart attack or stroke.

Patient Story

Deadly deception

Heart attacks strike both sexes, but women should be especially careful—the warning signs can be subtle.