Heart disease has been the leading cause of death among both men and women in the U.S for 100 years, according to the American Heart Association. This statistic is scary, but there is some good news.

Cardiologist Dr. Lionel Malebranche advises people to make small changes to their lifestyle, such as taking a brisk walk ...

Thu, January 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM UTC The body requires the teamwork of many physiological systems to function well, and the heart is central to the entire operation. Heart health describes how ...

According to the American Heart Association's 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update, the number of deaths from ...

Share on Pinterest Heat-induced dehydration can place stress on the heart and raise the risk for serious cardiac events. FG Trade Latin/Getty Images Higher temperatures can raise the risk of ...

From overlooked symptoms to menopause-related risks, experts explain what women need to know to protect their hearts.

Senior Lecturer in Biokinetics and Head of Department of Sport and Movement Studies, University of Johannesburg The human heart is an extraordinary organ. About the size of a fist, it works hard to ...

February 6 is National Wear Red Day. It’s a day to raise awareness about how serious cardiovascular disease is for women. The American Heart Association is a great resource that offers tips on healthy ...

Even a one-hour shift can unsettle circadian rhythms and raise stress hormones, particularly for people already living with heart disease or chronic sleep deprivation.

Men develop a greater risk of cardiovascular disease years earlier than women — starting at around age 35, according to a new long-term study. The report, published Wednesday in the Journal of the ...

Erectile dysfunction can indicate heart disease years before cardiovascular issues arise. In fact, most heart problems don’t even start in the heart itself.

Heart disease may contribute to changes in sexual function, such as reduced libido, vaginal dryness, or erectile dysfunction. However, sexual activity is safe and healthy for most people with heart ...