Heart Health Archive

A slower pulse can be healthy or a warning sign, depending on symptoms, medications, and your thyroid status. Simple checks can help reveal which it is.

Warm weather, vein valve issues, and fluid retention can all puff up your ankles. Learn what doctors look for and simple steps that may ease it.

If you have high triglycerides, fruit sugar is only part of the story. Carbs, alcohol, weight, exercise, and healthy fats all influence this number.

Learn what pelvic phleboliths are and whether treatment is needed.

After a heart attack, a cardiac rehab program comprised of supervised exercise, lifestyle coaching, and emotional support can reshape daily habits and lower the odds of future trouble.

An unusually low LDL result on a screening exam can be puzzling. Learn when small numbers reflect benefit and when they might signal a hidden problem.

Regular blood donations can slowly drain iron stores, lowering hemoglobin levels. Iron supplements may help rebuild them.

Legs that repeatedly give out after activity, then recover with rest, may point to more than low minerals and warrant prompt medical evaluation.

Seasons can affect blood pressure. But winter chills, holiday weight gain, and salty comfort foods can also push readings higher as warm weather gives way to cold.

Carbohydrate intake and other aspects of your diet may impact triglyceride levels. See how everyday choices may nudge this number up or down.