Heart Health Archive

Cardiac amyloidosis is a rare heart condition that causes the walls of the heart to become thick, stiff, and unable to pump normally. Three FDA-approved medications for the most common form, ATTR-CM, slow disease progression and extend life.

Heart block is a slowdown or blockage of the electrical signals that travel from the upper to lower chambers of the heart. People with third-degree heart block (the most serious form) nearly always need a permanent pacemaker.

People who have a low coronary artery calcium score (between 1 and 99) have signs of early heart disease. Current guidelines recommend taking a statin, with a goal of lowering LDL cholesterol by at least 30%.

Exercising more without eating less is often unsuccessful for people trying to lose weight. Despite this, exercise can still improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

A 2026 review found conflicting evidence regarding the links between cannabis and heart-related problems, including heart attacks, stroke, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. The most consistent association was between cannabis use and heart rhythm problems.

Foods that contain mainly saturated fat, such as beef tallow and butter, are less heart-healthy than those that contain mainly unsaturated fats, including olive oil and seed oils such as canola oil and soybean oil.

Symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and a racing heart own their own or combined can be unsettling. Uncover why high blood pressure is often silent and why checking it regularly matters.

Sudafed can nudge blood pressure higher, especially in people with hypertension. See why labels matter and when to talk with your doctor.

Timing your blood pressure pills can impact control and side effects. Discover how morning vs. bedtime dosing may affect your readings.

A major Harvard study adds more evidence that a healthy diet may protect your brain. Older adults who ate the most ultra-processed foods were found to have substantially higher risks of dementia and cognitive decline, while those eating more minimally processed foods had lower risks.