Diet, exercise, sleep, and other factors can contribute to better heart health and lower heart disease risk. Learn how small changes can amount to big rewards.

New study reveals men face heart attack risk seven years earlier than women, starting in mid-30s. Northwestern research highlights the need for earlier screening.

Does laughing strengthen your heart? Cardiologist explains why he prescribes belly laughs for his patients and how laughing boosts heart health like exercise.

Making mindful food choices is a powerful way to support your long-term heart health. Every meal offers an opportunity to nourish your body with vitamins, minerals and nutrients that keep your cardiovascular system running smoothly. Yet one meal is often an afterthought in busy schedules: lunch.

After a lifetime of living with an undiagnosed heart defect, singer and songwriter Amy Grant was told in 2020 that she needed to have life-saving open heart surgery. Now, the six-time Grammy winner is gearing up to release her first new studio project in 13 years.

Women’s cardiovascular health has long been overlooked and understudied. Here are some things to keep in mind.

The American Heart Association guidelines advise people to clock 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week. The AHA also advises incorporating two days of resistance training (using weights, bodyweight or bands) into their weekly routines.

With cardiovascular disease remaining the leading cause of death in the United States, FIU is establishing an interdisciplinary center designed to accelerate breakthroughs in heart disease research, education and innovation.