The human heart has four valves — mitral, tricuspid, pulmonary and aortic. These valves have flaps that open and close with each heartbeat.
Not everyone is a fan of horror movies and haunted houses.
But for some, being scared can be fun if you know it’s not real.
Everyone has heard of CPR. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a common technique that’s simple in execution, yet the payoff is far from simple.
Oftentimes, the flu sneaks up on us.
It’s rare, but not unheard of: Young people diagnosed with a condition more typical in seniors — atrial fibrilla
At some point in life, almost everyone experiences the feeling of their heart skipping a beat.
People don’t usually think about their heart health until they have chest pain or related symptoms.
If being healthier or getting in better shape is on your to-do list, walking is a good way to get there.
If you’ve joined a gym or started an exercise program for a quick fix, you might know that it’s not unusual to quit after two or three weeks, deciding it’s not worth the effort.
When you arrive at a hospital with a suspected heart attack, the clock starts ticking.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America.
If you've been advised to cut back on salt, you might be wondering if you’ll ever taste food with flavor again.
