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heart disease

Listen to your heart, ladies

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women—but warning signs can often be ambiguous.

Lipoprotein(a): What is it and should yours be checked?

If you have a family history of heart disease, talk with your doctor about this little-known type of cholesterol.

Confused about heart disease and menopause?

This physician shares how to determine when your symptoms require a full evaluation.

Rely on fish oil for improved cardiovascular health?

You may want to think again. Study finds no significant benefit of oil in preventing death from heart disease, heart attacks or stroke.

Protect your heart in 7 ways

Work to keep cardiovascular problems at bay with these prevention tips.

Tackling Alzheimer’s disease

It is never too late to lower your risk factors for dementia, but the time to start is now.

Middle-aged and out of shape? It’s not too late to save your heart

You're never too old to get in shape and boost your cardiovascular health.

Hysterectomy may have long-term health risks

Women who undergo the procedure may develop greater risk factors for heart disease and other health issues—even if they keep their ovaries.

For some, holidays bring heart trouble

The number of heart-related deaths definitely spikes during this jolly season—and there's no clear reason.

Are triathletes harming their hearts?

Repetition of extreme athletic activity may cause trouble for men.

Want to prevent heart disease? Go nuts!

People who incorporate more nuts into their diet often make better lifestyle choices overall, including healthy nutrition choices and regular exercise.

Quit smoking—for good

Make a plan today for a better tomorrow.