When it comes to blood pressure, you should always aim for the ideal number - 120 over 80 - not more or less. Dr Levine explains why this matters.

Q. What does preventive cardiology mean? A. Preventive cardiology is about stopping heart attacks and strokes before they ...

This heart-healthy eating pattern can lower “bad” cholesterol, raise “good” cholesterol and reduce inflammation — often with simple food swaps.

A healthy heart age is key to longevity, and most Americans are aging faster than expected. A cardiologist said understanding your heart age can help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Try a ...

A heart murmur can sound scary—literally. A Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist explains why it might not be as scary as you think. As Oana Maria Penciu, MD, a cardiologist with the USC Cardiac and ...

Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute cardiologist, Dr. Ly Tran, joins WESH 2 to explain the medical condition known as "Takotsubo cardiomyopathy" ...

'I'm a Cardiologist, and I Swear By This 3-Minute Habit for Heart Health' originally appeared on Parade. Breathing is something we do involuntarily, so it’s likely not something you think about very ...

February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on heart disease awareness and prevention. Friday is National Wear Red Day to help bring awareness and fight cardiovascular disease, which is the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Electrocardiograms, or ECGs, record the electrical activity of your heart. Randy Faris/The Image Bank via Getty Images Your ...

A cardiologist explains why resting heart rate is one of the simplest yet most powerful indicators of heart fitness. The article breaks down what a healthy range looks like, what a high resting heart ...

Night-owl habits and irregular sleep can disrupt the body's circadian rhythm, raising blood pressure, inflammation and metabolic risk. A cardiologist explains how poor sleep affects heart health, why ...

Find out how walking benefits your heart health and what stepcount-related rules you should keep in mind when you are walking.