According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Thousands of Americans are affected every day, but there are ways to catch the signs early and reduce your risk. The best way to lower your chances of...
You look healthy. You feel healthy. You must be healthy, right? Unfortunately, what goes through your head is not always aligned with your heart—more specifically, your heart health. We know that heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S., but did you know...
People commonly think only about how heart disease affects men. In actuality, heart disease affects women, too. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease and stroke cause one in three women’s deaths each year, while one in 30 women dies of...
“There is a silent health crisis in America. … It’s the fact that, on average, American men live sicker and die younger than American women,” Dr. David Gremillion from Men’s Health Network said. During the last 30 years, life expectancy for men has dropped in...
During March, we celebrate women’s history. Making history starts with being healthy. Multiple sclerosis and heart disease are conditions that are affecting women across America. Understanding the severity of these conditions and addressing the symptoms are key to...
Obesity is a disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems. Obesity puts people at risk of developing other serious medical conditions that cause poor health and even early death. Technically, there are no specific obesity...