Normally, as our heart pumps blood through its chambers, its valves act like little doors that open and close in sync with our heartbeat and prevent blood from flowing backwards.
Broken heart syndrome may be the most dramatic example of the strong connection between our hearts and our minds.
Almost 70 million adults have high blood pressure in the United States — that’s about every 1 in 3 adults.
When women hear the term self-care, their mind likely drifts to an afternoon at the spa, a vacation or a nightly skincare ritual.
When it comes to cardiovascular disease, Illinois residents unfortunately have their fair share.
Cancer and heart disease have many of the same underlying risk factors, including smoking and metabolic disease like diabetes, and some cancer therapies further elevate the risks of
Our relationship with alcohol is complicated.
If you’ve been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, you’re not alone.
Cardiovascular care is advancing at a remarkable pace, offering new hope to patients with complex conditions.
When your cardiologist says they would recommend a pacemaker, questions abound.
How do you wear a pacemaker? How does it work? Is it painful?
In December 2021, Evanston resident Jeffrey Doman, 71, was playing basketball with friends when he suddenly collapsed due to a cardiac episode.
Heart health varies widely depending on your lifestyle choices.
