Heart & Cardiovascular Health

Returning to exercise after a heart attack can feel daunting. Here's how a cardiac rehab program can help you rebuild strength and confidence safely.

Prioritize these heart-healthy nutrients to support your cardiovascular system during a stressful holiday season.

Learn what heart rate variability (HRV) is, why it's a strong predictor of longevity, and how to test and improve it.

Learn what VO2 max measures, why it's one of the strongest predictors of longevity, and how to test and improve it with the right training mix.

A coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan can reveal heart disease risk. So why isn’t it used more often?

Learn how gut health affects your respiratory wellness.

The health of your mouth is more important than most people may realize. Discover how it is linked to your cardiometabolic health.

Exercise is one of the most effective tools for heart health — it helps lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol, and reduce inflammation. Here's what the research shows.

Insulin resistance can quietly damage your heart — here's how it happens and what helps.

Learn why getting adequate and restful sleep is important for your cardiometabolic health.

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), levels are determined by your genes. Learn how it affects heart health and why knowing your Lp(a) levels can be an important step in managing your cardiovascular risk.

Discover how quality fats play a key role in supporting strong cardiometabolic health.

Regular use may lower blood pressure and benefit cardiometabolic health.

A serious episode of atrial fibrillation convinced Emily Nikoo to finally focus on self-care. Now she's stronger and healthier than ever.

Cardiologists explain which heart-healthy foods actually move the needle — and why whole foods beat isolated nutrients.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is often labeled as “bad” cholesterol, but it depends on whether we're talking about high-density or low-density LDL particles. Here's why.

Chronic stress can wreak havoc on our bodies and in our lives. Here's why stress management is so important for heart health.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Some practitioners are now adopting an integrative cardiometabolic approach that involves new dietary and lifestyle measures to boost heart health. Learn more.