Approximately 45 percent of us make New Year’s resolutions to limprove our health. Unfortunately, 80 percent of us give up by February. After all, it’s not always easy. But there’s something that can boost your odds and help you stick with it…

Atrial fibrillaiton is a potentially serious condition that makes you vulnerable to stroke. There are certain factors that can increase your risk including high blood pressure, excess weight and diabetes. But, there’s one more you need to account for…

It’s never a good idea to simply ditch your blood pressure medications. But there’s an important tool that science says really lowers blood pressure… without side effects. And chances are your doctor would be thrilled if you committed to using it…

When if comes to body image, there are lots of body parts where size might matter. There’s one body part, though, where what really matters about its size isn’t so much for appearance’s sake, but what it might indicate about your risk for a potentially deadly event…

If you or someone you love is taking metformin for type 2 diabetes, it’s only a matter of time before a second-line drug will be necessary. But recent findings show that with some of these medications you’re jumping “out of the frying pan and into the fire.”

If you live with high cholesterol or heart disease, chances are your doctor has prescribed statins for you. But certain enzymes in your body might keep them from working. Luckily, a new study has the answer to boosting statin effectiveness.

Everyone knows that smoking and obesity put you at risk for heart disease. But before you pat yourself on the back for staying away from cigarettes and keeping your BMI low, there are two equally dangerous risk factors you might not have under control…

You’ve probably heard and read that sitting seriously sabotages your heart health, and it may even double your heart disease risk. But that’s not always the case. There’s one instance when sitting is actually great for your heart…

Meat allergies are becoming more common because of two creepy, crawly causes — ticks and chiggers. But that’s not the worst of it. Not only can these allergies keep you from enjoying a good burger, they can clog your arteries and put you at risk for heart disease.

I love to cook with herbs and spices. Not just for the amazing flavor they add, but because many, especially one of my favorites, help heal your body. A a new study found one particular citrus-tasting herb may even reverse heart damage…

Some diets make you ditch dairy altogether, while others make you cut fat. Either way, cheese is out of the picture. But if you’re a cheese lover like me, don’t worry… a newer version of one of the healthiest diets is bringing dairy back, and the health benefits are just as good…

We all know that high blood pressure is dangerous and that it can lead to heart attacks and even strokes. But, did you realize that it can also dramatically increase your risk of heart failure – a condition where your heart is unable to pump enough blood to the rest of your body?