Heart Health

Spikes in heart rate after a meal can be caused by multiple factors. Although usually normal, this occurrence can also indicate a more serious issue.

Feeling a random pain in your chest can be frightening, so here's how to know when heartburn is actually a heart attack, according to a cardiologist.

According to a 2023 study, certain days show a higher incidence of severe heart attacks. Learn which day of the week and what other factors play a role.

If you're concerned about heart disease, you probably already know how important it is to keep an eye on your fat intake. But are all fats equally bad for you?

When people hear the term CPR, they often envision a mouth-to-mouth procedure, combined with applied pressure on the chest. Is mouth-to-mouth necessary?

If your heart is beating abnormally, you may wonder whether you're experiencing heart palpitations or a heart murmur. Here's what to consider with each one.

As an autoimmune disease, lupus can affect different organs, including the kidneys, lungs, and brain. This is how it can also affect your heart.

Diabetes affects how blood sugar or glucose is processed in the body. It may also significantly affect your heart health. Here's how that happens.

Those who have pacemakers may want to reconsider using a smartwatch, according to a new study. Here's how they may interfere with pacemakers.

The words "pulse" and "heart rate" are used in seemingly identical situations, yet some define them differently. But what do they mean, exactly?

Tim McCarver, the All-Star catcher and famous broadcaster, has died at the age of 81.

The nail-biting anticipation of the big game is what makes Super Bowl Sunday so pleasurable. However, all of this enjoyment might come at a cost to your heart.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called "the silent killer". Here are the stages of hypertension as well as prevention and treatment options.

Pericarditis is a medical condition that affects the pericardium, a sac-like membrane that surrounds the heart and helps to protect it. But how serious is it?

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, heart specialist Dr. Issac George discusses what to expect after undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.

Aside from the variety of symptoms COVID-19 can bring, researchers are now looking into the increased risk your heart can have with the virus.

The causes of pericarditis vary and cannot be precisely determined in every case. However, there are some symptoms most people should be aware of.

Unfortunately, millions of Americans have heart failure. In fact, now, experts are finding that those in rural areas may be more at risk for heart failure.

Walking engages many of your muscles such as your glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, and ankles. Does it also work out your heart?

Some people may be at greater risk of developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm, and it's recommended that some of these groups undergo screening. Here's who.

In some cases, pericarditis can lead to serious complications, like pericardial effusion. Luckily, there are different methods of treatment.

In the moments just before a sneeze may or may not come, it can feel like your entire body tenses up. What really happens to the heart when we sneeze?

Cardiomyopathy is kind of a long medical word. Here, we discuss what it means, its causes, symptoms, and treatments.

New research has pinpointed one diet in particular that can result in a healthy cardiovascular system. Let's take a look.

Cardiomyopathies can affect many people and stem from various factors. However, genetics make some people more susceptible to certain types of cardiomyopathies.

Aside from being versatile, widely accessible, and nutritious, salmon provides a variety of benefits. Some of which prevent several health diseases.

If your heart seems to beat fast for no reason, you may be experiencing a serious heart condition that requires immediate medical attention.