A problem in the bedroom may be the first warning that something is wrong with a man’s heart, years before symptoms appear. A major new review reveals why, including the role of a molecule essential to both sexual performance and cardiovascular health.

A common gut resident has a surprising talent: making a compound that targets the same cholesterol-producing enzyme as statins. Its effect on artery plaque caught scientists’ attention—and what you feed it deserves yours.

Losing weight, like so many things, gets harder with age, while packing the pounds on seems to get only easier. Lucky for us, one of our favorite nuts may be the answer. New research says it’s powerful enough to be designated a superfood…

When memory starts slipping, stroke probably isn’t your first concern. But certain thinking and memory clues in our 60s were linked to substantially higher stroke risk — giving us good reason to question what we dismiss as senior moments.

You know what stress does to your sleep and peace of mind. But its hidden effects may be changing your heart in ways you can’t feel yet. Here’s why that strain deserves attention — and how to reduce its grip.

Trans fats earned their terrible reputation. But does the same verdict fit the ones naturally found in your favorite dairy foods? A review of 22 studies gives cheese and yogurt lovers something to chew on…

No chest pain. No obvious circulation problems. Yet a large study found hidden artery plaque in more than half of adults without known cardiovascular disease. Feeling fine, or feeling too young to worry, can be misleading.

The weight comes off, and health markers improve. But what happens if cost or side effects force you to stop? Much more than your waistline may be at stake — a reason to discuss an exit strategy before the first prescription.

What if your metabolism is waiting for a signal your usual workout isn’t sending? Researchers found a striking difference in how the body responds to exercise—and logging more minutes wasn’t the deciding factor.

When I read, I sit with one foot tucked under me. If I sit this way for too long, I end up with that “pins and needles” feeling in my foot. But if pins and needles, or a burning sensation in your feet, is something you experience frequently without knowing why, that’s a whole other story…

The older we get, the less attention we give to the health of a particular organ. Now research ties it to a 50% lower risk of death and better odds against cancer. That’s a wake-up call to give this forgotten gland the attention it deserves.

From fibermaxxing to sleepmaxxing, everyone is looking for a way to get more out of healthy habits. Now whole grains may be having a “maxxing” moment of their own, with heart benefits validated by 87 clinical trials.