Scientists have discovered that four health habits — which include sleep quality and nicotine use — were the most important ...

The study found that heart attack-related deaths decreased by almost 90% between 1970 and 2022. Specifically, heart disease accounted for 41% of deaths in 1970, and as of 2022, that number declined to ...

The absence of high BP, hyperlipidemia, underweight or overweight, diabetes and smoking could extend life expectancy by more ...

With cardiovascular disease on the rise, heart health is of the utmost importance. It’s estimated that 70 percent of people over 70 years old will develop cardiovascular disease in their lifetime, per ...

Star Wars actor Kenneth Colley has died at 87 due to Covid-19 and pneumonia, highlighting the risks of the virus for older adults, and importance of prevention.

“There’s a whole different set” of health risk factors for older drinkers, said Paul Sacco, a professor of social work at the ...

Over the past 50 years, the number of people dying from heart disease in the U.S. has dropped dramatically—especially from heart attacks. But while one chapter of this public health story is ...

While heart disease fatalities as a whole, including heart attacks, have plummeted by two thirds over the same time period, deaths from chronic heart conditions such as heart failure now account for ...

Older adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or CVD risk factors report that gaps in communication among their providers are common and hazardous.

Regular exercise is important for everyone, but especially for older adults. It can help reduce the risk of heart disease and help manage the condition. Learn more here.

Many women overlook symptoms of heart disease. A local heart surgeon, Dr. Haq, explains what to watch for and how to protect your health.

The study highlights air pollution's role in escalating heart disease, showing increased mortality and disability rates, especially among women and older adults.