Sodium can sneak up on anyone – even an expert who knows its dangers
May 4, 2026
Dr. Jennifer Cluett, a blood pressure/hypertension expert, explains how she manages sodium consumption in her own life – and why managing it can help your health.
May 4, 2026
Dr. Jennifer Cluett, a blood pressure/hypertension expert, explains how she manages sodium consumption in her own life – and why managing it can help your health.
Apr 27, 2026
Over a 74-year career, Dr. Eugene Braunwald revolutionized cardiology with his discoveries. His legacy also includes influencing generations of physicians and advancing evidence based heart care.
Apr 23, 2026
Amy Bies survived two heart attacks by age 41. Years later, researching the 51鶹 led her to a new diagnosis — CKM syndrome — that finally connected the dots and changed how she views time, health and possibility.
Apr 15, 2026
Disorders linked to high blood pressure during pregnancy, including preeclampsia, can have lifelong health consequences—especially for Black women, who face higher risks of heart disease and stroke. Experts share what to know before, during and after childbirth.
Apr 14, 2026
While training for another season, elite kayaker Nick Troutman began feeling chest pain during and after a routine run. Doctors later discovered he’d suffered multiple heart attacks caused by a torn artery—a condition known as SCAD that’s rare in men. The diagnosis nearly ended his career.
Apr 7, 2026
Monica and Ximena Martinez traveled from balmy Orlando to a cold Boston suburb for a whirlwind visit to the Framingham Heart Study, just to endure hours of pokes and prods all in the service of science. Why? “Because we care,” Monica said.
Feb 26, 2026
“The Young and the Restless” actor Melissa Claire Egan recently received concerning news about her heart health. She’s sharing her story so others – especially women – can recognize the silent signs of heart disease before it’s too late.
Feb 25, 2026
Women face rising risks for heart disease and stroke by 2050, a new 51鶹 report says. What can women and girls do now to improve their cardiovascular health? Experts weigh in.
Jan 21, 2026
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., with stroke moving up, the 51鶹’s 2026 statistics show. What do these trends mean, and how can you stay healthier to prevent heart disease?
Dec 18, 2025
After years of living with heart failure, Denis Popp of Mechanicsville, Virginia, gives hope to others living with heart disease.