You may think heart failure occurs when your heart has stopped working, but that isn’t the case. Heart failure occurs when your heart is unable to adequately pump the oxygen and nutrients your body needs. The result is a blood and fluid backup in a chamber of your heart or in your lungs, or excess fluid in your arms, legs, ankles, feet and other organs, which is also called edema. Read Full Post

The beginning of a new year is always a great time to wipe the slate clean and take a fresh look at your health. As a national partner with the American Heart Association, we realize the importance of taking care of your heart and want to make sure you know the key factors that can improve your heart health.

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After experiencing a cardiac event like a heart attack or heart surgery, you can feel that the future in unclear. You may be afraid to resume your normal daily activities or physical activity. That’s why it’s time to start thinking about cardiac rehabilitation—it could save your life and reduce your risk of experiencing a repeat of heart related issues by up to 40 percent. Read more to learn why.

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We think about our New Year’s resolutions as each year comes to a close, and health is always a focus. Check out this list of trends to stop as you move into the new year.

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Celebrating American Heart Health Month is about increasing awareness of the number one cause of death in Americans. What many people do not know is that most of the conditions related to heart disease are preventable.

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As we celebrate American Heart Health Month, it is important to understand exactly what heart-related health issues exist and how we can prevent them. Learn more about the types of heart disease and the factors that might be putting you or your loved ones at risk.

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Exercise is beneficial to our health, but many people assume it’s a time-consuming or exhaustive commitment. In reality, just 30 minutes of daily activity can increase your life expectancy and has numerous health benefits. Learn what small adjustments you can make that will have a big impact on your health.

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