Monitoring lesser-known numbers in a blood screening can help heart health
Jan 12, 2024
Don't stop with cholesterol and A1C results of your blood test results. Experts say other numbers are important indicators of heart health as well.
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Sweet on chocolate? It's what's inside – cocoa powder – that counts
Jan 10, 2024
The possible health benefits of cocoa powder have been studied for centuries. Whether they carry over into chocolate isn't clear, even if many of us wish it were so.
What motivates a motivation expert? Competition, for one.
Jan 8, 2024
Dr. Philip Gable no longer makes New Year's resolutions. Here's his advice for staying motivated all year long.
To make healthy New Year's resolutions stick, keep them modest and manageable
Dec 21, 2023
The new year brings health-related resolutions, which often don't last. Keeping them incremental and achievable, experts say, increases chances of success while still having a positive impact on health.
Grapes can bring good health in the new year – and some luck, too
Dec 20, 2023
Like luggage and underwear, grapes are a quirky part of year-end celebrations around the world. But their nutrients should make them a staple of a heart-healthy diet.
AHA News' most-read food stories of 2023
Dec 19, 2023
We served up a healthy mix of food stories this year. Here's what readers were most hungry for.
Feeling sick? The do's and don'ts to help you get better and protect others when you have a virus
Dec 19, 2023
Staying hydrated and getting sufficient rest are just a couple of ways to help you get over the flu, RSV, COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses caused by viruses.
Heart health tips for when the mercury dips
Dec 15, 2023
Cold weather can put an extra burden on the cardiovascular system. Here's expert advice on protecting your heart when temperatures plunge.
Minimizing stress and maximizing health can make the holiday season more jolly
Dec 14, 2023
Holiday celebrations can also bring holiday stress, with consequences for health. Here are some tips for emphasizing one and diminishing the other.
Keeping cultural traditions heart-healthy can make all spirits bright this holiday season
Dec 13, 2023
Among Hispanic families, holiday foods may lead to overindulgence – a challenge when a loved one has heart issues.