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When you read about a heart-healthy diet, it sounds so … grim. Do you really have to give up all your favorite snacks and meals? You may, but what you replace them with can quickly become new favorites, both for your taste buds and your heart.

What’s the big deal about sleep apnea? Isn't it just really bad snoring? If you have sleep apnea, you literally stop breathing for many seconds at a time, many times a night. The consequences can be deadly.

Mammograms and Pap smears for women. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests for men. Skin-cancer screenings for all. Should you also add a stress test? Stress tests help your doctor evaluate your heart health. Find out when you need one.

When your doctor says that you have prediabetes and aren’t yet diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you might think you’re in the clear. But your elevated blood glucose levels still raise your risk for heart attack and stroke. Here’s what to do.

In movies and TV, a character clutches their chest in pain to show they’re having a heart attack. In real life, the symptoms may be more subtle. Know the early signs of a heart attack so you can get help in time.

Hearts abound in February, as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. But the most important heart to cherish is the one in your chest. Here’s how and why the best Valentine is a heart-healthy weight.