Heart-attack deaths have fallen 60 percent in three decades. Still, millions of Americans suffer from cardiovascular diseases linked with heart attacks and strokes.
As a woman, do you know what your risk is for developing heart disease? You might be surprised. Take this quiz, based on information from the American Heart Association, and see how much you know about heart disease in women.
If you have CHF, it's important to stick with your treatment, even when you're feeling better. You also need to maintain healthy habits.
Here’s how you can stay healthy and prevent the problems that lead to a stay in the hospital.
Heart failure makes it hard for oxygen to get into the blood, causing shortness of breath.
If you have congestive heart failure, you may wonder if physical activity is good for you.
Part of the treatment for chronic conditions involves adopting the same healthy lifestyle habits that are important for everyone.
It's important to avoid getting respiratory infections like the flu or pneumonia, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute says. Your health care provider may recommend an annual flu shot, as well as a vaccination against pneumococcal pneumonia.