Why do so many people with normal, healthy levels of cholesterol and blood pressure, who have never smoked, don’t have diabetes, and are without a family history of heart attack, fall victim to heart failure? A new discovery answers this question that’s plagued medicine for so long…

Do you lie awake at night, wishing you could get just a few hours of sleep as you stare at the dark ceiling? Are you constantly thinking about the hundreds of things you need to get done instead of catching those needed zzz’s? If so, I’ve got some good news for you.

Flu hits the very young hard because their immune systems are much less developed. And the older among us can fall victim because of a weak immune system. But if your immune system is strong enough to get you through the infection, why would your body succumb to a heart attack?

If you’ve made it to middle age without exercising, your heart probably isn’t in the best shape. But if you’ve been sedentary for decades, don’t fret. You can reverse the damage with a simple change. The sooner you start, the better… especially if a certain birthday is around the corner…

One of my resolutions this year is to keep a close watch on my blood pressure. Another is to work on my stress levels. So, I was excited to come across information indicating that one of my favorite things for decreasing stress — aromatherapy — may also be a beneficial tool for healthier blood pressure…

Is going gray just genetic or is there more to it? Research reported by the European Society of Cardiology took a look at the link between graying hair and the risk of serious heart problems in over 500 men. You might be surprised at the findings…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. Thankfully, researchers have discovered one nutrient that could help you ward off four dangerous conditions that lead you down the road to heart problems, starting with your weight…

Restless leg syndrome is frustrating. Just when you’re about to relax, your legs get the creepy-crawlies. While there’s a lot of conjecture about what causes restless leg, one thing is crystal clear… those uncomfortable feelings in your legs come with serious health risks.

Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD… no matter what you call it, the symptoms can be painful, including tightening of the chest and burning in the stomach and throat. Downing a few heartburn tablets is an easy quick fix, but the result could be devastating for your kidneys…

Abundant research has demonstrated the health benefits of coconut oil. It helps reduce blood pressure and improve diabetes. It’s anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. It’s been used for thousands of years. Why, then, has the FDA worked so hard, for decades, to steer you away from it?

You may have read a lot lately about the life-lengthening benefits of calorie restriction. The opposite, excessive calorie consumption, leads to metabolic changes in your body that can lead to heart disease. But what I didn’t know was how it all connected with my liver…

Your body requires specific nutrients for a healthy functioning heart, and you might begin supplementing them sooner than later. There’s no reason to wait until disease manifests with something as serious as a heart attack, which is how most people discover there’s a problem…