Preventive care Archive

An “enlarged” heart on an X‑ray doesn’t always mean trouble. Further heart imaging can help reveal what’s really going on.

Painful, itchy bumps that appear on the chest or back with sweating may signal a heat-related skin reaction that often improves with simple care.

A new fatty liver diagnosis can be a wake-up call. Explore how diet, exercise, weight loss, and cutting alcohol may help protect your liver.

After an ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation, getting at least 90 minutes of moderate exercise per week may reduce a person’s risk of an afib recurrence, according to a 2026 study.

Extra steps that might further protect heart health when blood pressure, cholesterol, diet, and exercise are already well managed.

Online patient portals enable people to see their medical records, communicate with their doctors, and more. This improved access has advantages along some with potential pitfalls, which can be avoided.

A busy schedule can make it challenging to adhere to heart-healthy habits, but there are steps you can take that don't require much time and can fit easily into almost anyone's life.

Virtual cardiac rehabilitation offers heart-related education and supervised exercise classes that people can access at home using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This growing trend may help make cardiac rehab more convenient and accessible.

A Harvard study of over 159,000 people found that following any of six healthy diets-especially the DASH diet-was linked to significantly better cognitive function in later life, with the strongest benefits seen in those who were following a healthy diet in middle age.