Heart Health

A healthy bedtime snack doesn't have to be boring. Some can be both nutritious and delicious, potentially helping regulate blood pressure levels as we snooze.

We all need a day every now and again to sleep as late as our heart desires. Oversleeping on a regular basis, however, could affect our heart health.

If you want to boost your heart health and get a better night's sleep, there's a simple thing you can do. This steamy spot is scientifically proven to do both.

Breakfast has long been called the most important meal of the day but one so-called superfood could also be the secret to lowering your bad cholesterol levels.

What can our toes tell us about our cardiovascular health? Quite a bit, actually. If this happens to your toe, it could be a sign of a cholesterol problem.

Whether you have it for breakfast or as a snack, eating this popular spread with bread may actually have a beneficial effect on your heart health, per research.

Water helps your kidneys flush out sodium, but plain water can be boring. This type of juice enhances flavor and has nutrients to lower your blood pressure.

If hypertension is one of your health woes, a change in your diet might help you solve your problems. Some popular herbs are known to lower high blood pressure.

To decrease your heart disease risk, you need to keep your cholesterol levels in check. A doctor shares short-term and long-term strategies in this interview.

The Carnivore Diet was conceived by a surgeon and popularized on Joe Rogan's podcast. But its health benefits are limited, and affect the risk of early death.

Research suggests eating cashews, a source of both monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, could help in protecting the heart from atherosclerosis.

Certain types of medication can affect your blood pressure, which is why it's important to consult a doctor before taking them. But what about decongestants?

There are numerous reasons why we should always strive to have an early bedtime. As it turns out, going to bed late can have an effect on blood pressure, too.

When you exercise, your heart works harder to get more blood to your muscles. However, it could be a warning sign if you see this change in your blood pressure.

What's in your cardiologist's lunchbox? You can bet it's not any of these three foods.

You might be concerned that too many sardines could cause mercury toxicity, but, actually, this polarizing protein can help lower high blood pressure.

Taking supplements enables people to make up for certain nutritional deficiencies. But certain types, like melatonin, can have unexpected effects on the body.

If you have high blood pressure, this can increase your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. Eating this fat can help reduce your blood pressure.

As we age, our bodies go through many changes. This is how those changes can affect our risk of developing high blood pressure as we turn 50.

Independently, elevated cholesterol and blood pressure levels can cause many problems for your body. This vegetable offers a solution to both, simultaneously.

Stress and anxiety can have a variety of effects on your health, including this little-known effect on your high cholesterol. Here's what to know.

Anyone who's ever drank too much coffee knows that caffeine can speed up your heartrate. This is what would happen to your heart if you stop drinking coffee.

Do you have high blood pressure? Scientists say that this tasty Italian herb contains minerals and compounds that may be able to help lower blood pressure.

Calcium plays many roles throughough your body. Here's what happens to your blood pressure if you don't get enough of this important mineral.

Do social isolation and heart health have a connection? As it turns out, staying indoors all day can actually have a surprising effect on your blood pressure.

Managing your high blood pressure can be challenging if you're unwilling to make changes to your diet. A quick solution is to start consuming this dried fruit.

Many people with high blood pressure aren't aware of their condition because it often doesn't have symptoms. If your fingers look like this, it could be a sign.