One foot in front of another: East Texas doc gets her community moving
Apr 1, 2019
National Walking Day is a great time to find – or start – your own local walking program.
Exercise
Former college sprinter let her weight, BP and cholesterol soar. Then she did something about it.
Mar 18, 2019
Tina Johnson went from college sprinter to being overweight and having high blood pressure and cholesterol. She's rebounded using what new prevention guidelines suggest are keys to healthy life – and she's showing others how to do it, too.
New guidelines: Healthy lifestyle, managing risks are key to preventing heart attack, stroke
Mar 17, 2019
New science-based guidelines say the most important way to prevent heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular problems is to maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage cholesterol and blood pressure.
Is long-distance running good for the heart?
Mar 1, 2019
Running is good exercise for heart health, but there's a debate about whether consistent long-distance running can do more harm than good.
For the best health, does the intensity of your workout matter?
Feb 22, 2019
Many people chase the so-called "runner's high," but does high-intensity exercise lead to better health?
With new heart, mom of four competes in Transplant Games
Feb 21, 2019
A Texas mother almost died after two major heart attacks following childbirth. Then she set out to get strong and achieve her goal of competing in the Transplant Games.
Magnet with heart attack signs was her checklist the next day
Feb 18, 2019
Slowed by what she thought was a coincidence, Barbara Marquez wants women to take seriously the threat of their No. 1 killer.
8 things that can affect your heart – and what to do about them
Feb 1, 2019
From resting heart rate to waist circumference, here's what you need to know about eight factors than can affect your heart health.
Chilling studies show cold weather could increase stroke risk
Jan 31, 2019
If lower temperatures mean higher stroke risk, as research indicates, what should you do about it?
Too much of this in the blood could predict certain signs of premature aging
Jan 22, 2019
A hormone found in our blood that's commonly linked to heart disease also might help identify people who are more likely to lose strength or the ability to keep their balance as they age.