People with Afib are a whopping FIVE times more likely to have a stroke than people with a normal heart rhythm. And since one in four people are at risk for developing Afib, prevention should be at the top of your mind. And so should knowing how much cocoa can help…

As a doctor, I was extremely disturbed to discover the American Heart Association’s new conclusions about coconut oil for heart health. Let me uncover what we know about coconut oil and why their conclusion is simply incorrect…

When researchers looked at data from 17,000 adults they noticed that those who had lower blood pressure had a higher potassium intake. So, here’s a list of foods that can help you get more of this heart health-boosting nutrient…

Everyone may feel stressed at times, but burnout is a whole other level. Burnout is a hyper-stress state induced by continued workplace pressures, elevated chronic stress and feelings of not being in control of your work environment. And it can boost your risk for coronary heart disease by almost 80 percent…

Did you know that it’s possible to have the young, supple blood vessels of a 20-year old when you’re 70 or even older? It’s rare, but completely achievable if you know what to do. There are just seven steps you need to follow, and I’ll tell you exactly what they are…

It’s habit that most of us take part in… and most of us end up with high blood pressure. Is there a connection? There most definitely is… and it comes down to bacteria.

Cholesterol plays an important role in your body. It’s a precursor to your natural steroid and sex hormones. It’s needed to produce vitamin D and bile acids. And it’s also involved in healthy nervous system and brain function. So lowering it isn’t so cut and dry…

From maintaining your cognitive function to lowering your risk of several cancers, coffee offers many ways to protect both your mind and your body as you get older. But remember the old adage… too much of a good thing?

You’ve been told a high fat diet will cause a rise in harmful cholesterol. The truth is, many people who have heart attacks have normal cholesterol. The myth of high cholesterol as the cause of heart disease is slowly being dispelled as new research reveals a sinister threat…

There’s one surprising way you can improve your health this spring: Head to a baseball game and grab the all-American, heart-healthy, superfood snack that’s been shown time and again to have an amazing effect on your cardiovascular system…

In many areas, concentrations of air pollutants exceed “healthy” levels. When you’re doing your regular activities, you may be inhaling fine particles of pollutants known as ambient particulate matter. And it’s these particles that can do major damage to your heart…

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. but most are preventable. Regardless of your risk level, these seven ways to reduce heart attack and stroke risk can get you on the right path…