Cardiovascular

Chocolate Health Benefits

Is chocolate good for your heart? It depends, the FDA says

Transitioning to a vegan diet can seem daunting; here's how to begin

Vegan diet

Extreme weather is hard on the heart, but the winter is far more dangerous than the summer

Heart Cold Weather

COVID-19 drug Paxlovid may interfere with heart medications, scientists say

Religious practices linked to better heart health among Black people, study finds

Religion Heart Health

Reducing violent crime in cities also results in fewer heart disease deaths, Penn research suggests

How many meals should a person eat each day? The science isn't clear

Daily Eating Habits

A negative outlook on life may be affecting your health – being optimistic could help

optimism

Most Americans have poor cardiometabolic health – here's what they can do to change that

Cardiometabolic health

Drinking beer, hard liquor is worse for waistline and cardiovascular health than wine

Beer cardiovascular health

Eating avocados is linked to a lower risk of heart disease; here are ways to add the food to your diet

Avocado heart health

Even small amounts of alcohol increase risk of heart disease, research shows

Alcohol Heart Disease

Eating more vegetables may not prevent heart disease, study finds, but health experts stress their importance

Vegetables Heart Disease

Heart disease is the top killer of U.S. women, but many don't know it

Heart Disease Women

Long-term anxiety may put people at higher risk of heart disease

Anxiety Worry Health

Replacing butter with olive oil may reduce the risk of serious illnesses, study finds

Olive oil

Children's Health

Childhood obesity has spiked during the pandemic and may lead to heart issues

Eating alone may have negative health consequences, but not all experts agree

Eating alone health effects

Jefferson Health creates $3 million initiative to address heart disease in Philly's underserved neighborhoods

Jefferson Health cardiovascular

Children's Health

Sleep apnea during childhood may increase hypertension risk in teen years

sleep apnea in children

'Our Community, Our Health' campaign providing free health screenings to Philly's African American residents

Health Screenings IBC

Prescription fish oil doesn't improve heart health – and may even harm it

FIsh oil heart health

Blood pressure spikes during moderate exercise a sign of future health issues

Exercise-induced high blood pressure

Statins can be the difference between life and death – but they remain underused

Women with heart disease need specialized care during pregnancy, AHA says

Cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

A 'motivational' talk with your doctor may reduce your risk of heart disease

Motivational Interviewing by doctors

Heart disease patients at higher risk of severe COVID-19 complications

Coronavirus Heart Health COVID-19

Struggling to eliminate the sweets? Try getting some more sleep

Poor sleep leads to overeating

Brokenhearted over the death of a loved one? These heart medications could save your life, scientists say

Grief Broken Heart Health

Alternative Medicine

Marijuana adversely affects the potency of heart medications, doctors say

Heart medication and marijuana use don't mix, new study says

You can get a workout by watching a movie – if you're at the theater

Watching a movie in the theater may be good for you

Running a marathon may reduce effects of aging, study finds

Marathon runners reap extra health benefits

Should you avoid meat for good health?

Is meat healthy?

Two apples a day may keep the heart doctor away

Apples Bad Cholesterol Heart Health

How to measure your body mass index – and what it means for your health

Obesity Body Mass Index scores

Tall people have a higher likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation, Penn researchers say

E-cigarettes are as dangerous to smokers' hearts as traditional cigarettes – maybe more so

e-cigarettes harm heart more tobacco

Happiness is the X-factor in your health

happy healthy live longer

Does poor dental hygiene impact your heart health?

oral hygiene heart

Frequent drinking poses more risk to your heart than binge drinking, study says

Drinking frequency afib

Americans need a new model for healthy living, Cooper Health VP says

New model for healthy living

Women who 'self-silence' are at a greater risk for stroke, study says

Hot flashes tied to heart attacks, strokes and cognitive decline, studies find

Hot flashes menopause

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