An 8-minute limit at cardiac rehab propelled heart attack survivor to push for more
Apr 9, 2025
Fighting a family history of heart disease, Sheron Lee found fitness in the gym and through walking and dancing.
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This music festival season, stay on the fun side of the medical tent with this advice
Apr 8, 2025
From Coachella to Bonnaroo, it's music festival season, and veterans have plenty of healthy advice on how to enjoy your favorite jams without getting into one.
Ready to hoop it up? Net some benefits on the court, but be wary of risks
Apr 4, 2025
Go ahead and take a shot at playing basketball, doctors say 鈥� but understand the risks, especially if you have a heart condition.
Even weekend workouts could help you live longer
Apr 2, 2025
A win for weekend warriors? Any time is a good time to get the recommended amount of physical activity, which could reduce the risk of an early death, new research finds.
5 ways to get more out of every step you take on the road to better health
Apr 1, 2025
Walking is a popular way to stay physically active. But there are ways to reap even greater benefits from your daily steps.
He refused to leave the ER. More tests revealed a 99.9% blocked heart artery.
Mar 31, 2025
Matt Bowman was at risk of a fatal heart attack and had open-heart surgery. His wife, Robin, fainted in the hospital hallway and hit her head. Her breast cancer had spread to her brain.
After 2 heart surgeries, jiu-jitsu gave him strength. Then his son was diagnosed.
Mar 20, 2025
As a child, Chris Kidwell had two surgeries to fix a heart defect. When he learned his son also had a heart defect, doctors at the same hospital stepped in to help.
How's your balance? Here's what that could mean for heart and brain health
Mar 19, 2025
As people age, having good balance becomes crucial for staying active and supporting cardiovascular health.
'Healthy 23-year-old' had stroke during spin class
Mar 18, 2025
After five days, Emma Rand finally got a diagnosis for the symptoms she was having: a stroke. Doctors later found a hole in her heart and closed it.
Less TV time may lower heart disease risk, even for those with high genetic risk for diabetes
Mar 12, 2025
Watching TV for an hour or less each day may help offset the risk for heart attack and stroke in people genetically predisposed to Type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.