Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of irregular heartbeat, and feels like a fluttering, skipping or pounding feeling in your chest.
The potential to improve overall health with regular exercise is impressive — but not enough people are taking advantage of the benefits.
A new regional destination for the most advanced heart care is now open on the North Shore.
Many people know the symptoms of a heart attack and are somewhat familiar with the lifestyle choices that can lead to one.
The human heart has four valves — mitral, tricuspid, pulmonary and aortic. These valves have flaps that open and close with each heartbeat.
Heart attack. Stroke. Kidney disease. Vision loss. Sexual dysfunction.
These are some of the problems you face if your blood pressure gets too high.
You can decide what you eat, whether you exercise or start smoking, but you can’t choose your genetic makeup.
Over the years, cancer treatment options have advanced, becoming more effective and targeted.
Larry Anderson, 74, of Naperville, used to rely on a smartwatch to track his low heart rate.
A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best way to prevent a variety of diseases, including heart disease.
Most people go through the entire day without one thought about how their heart is functioning.
The human heart is quite possibly the most significant vital organ, carrying meaning in an emotional, figurative way and in the physical, literal realm.
