The human heart is the drum of vitality — and its cadence is a key indicator of our overall well-being. New data has revealed which US states are working out the most and the least — and how those ...

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.

While aerobic exercise gets most of the headlines about its ability to improve heart health, mounting evidence suggests strength-building workouts are another critical piece of the heart health puzzle ...

For many, modern life has turned into a chair-bound marathon. Footsteps fade, finger taps rise, and prolonged stillness emerges as a silent threat to public health. Such sedentary lifestyles are ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Hitting the gym after the New Year is a rite of passage for millions of Americans trying to start a new resolution. For many it's a matter of trying to lose some weight. For ...

Chronic, mild dehydration quietly increases the workload on your cardiovascular system. Even mild dehydration reduces blood ...

An American Heart Association volunteer and local Woman of Impact winner, Erin McFarland uses her mother's close call to ...

Dr. Eugenia Gianos, MD, the system director of cardiovascular prevention at Northwell Health, specializes in heart health. While the heart may be her true area of expertise, she's also fascinated by ...

No matter what form it takes, regular physical activity—even a brisk walk— can reduce stress. The AHA recommends getting at ...

Many people believe they understand how to protect their heart—but some of the most common beliefs about heart health are actually myths that doctors say can be dangerous.