The switch to a heart-healthy diet can seem daunting, but it’s easier than you think with the right approach. To start and stick to a heart-healthy diet, you can: Audit your current diet Make gradual changes at first Track your progress Be patient and persistent! For better or worse, diet significantly impacts heart health (along…

When you get a cut on the hand or scrape a knee, the blood from the damaged blood vessel(s) will begin thickening and clotting to create a semi-solid mass that will eventually harden and develop into a scab. Blood clotting is a normal part of the healing process following laceration, or a cut or tear…

The holiday season is filled with hearty feasts and time spent with friends and family—it can seem like there is always a delicious meal to enjoy throughout November and December. Many American dishes, sides, and desserts are mouthwatering because they are packed with fats, carbs, sodium, and calories. This combination is great for the taste…

The most common heart condition people develop in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can cause patients to experience angina or heart attacks.