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As obesity rates keep rising in America, it’s critical to know how this health condition affects your risk for other diseases — and how it puts your life at risk. Learn more about the relationship between obesity and heart disease.

High cholesterol has no symptoms, so how do you know if you have it? Are you at risk of heart disease as a result of your cholesterol levels? Here’s what you need to know about how cholesterol levels affect your heart and what to do about it.

Recovering from a heart attack can take months. Find out what to expect as you return to normal activities, and learn ways to reduce your risk of another cardiac event.

If you’re overweight or obese, shedding some pounds may be the best thing you can do for your heart — or the worst. How you lose weight matters to your heart. Find out how to keep your heart healthy as you lose.

Did you know that you can be at risk for having a stroke without experiencing any symptoms? This common yet underdiagnosed heart condition can happen at any age, but a simple, painless screening may save your life.

Are you having problems with the chest pain of angina? Does it come and go? Are you worried about a heart problem? Find out why even angina that comes and goes deserves an evaluation by a cardiologist.

If your physician orders a cardiac stress test, it’s for a good reason. Stress tests provide important information about how well your heart is working and can help diagnose heart disease. Here’s what you need to know.

Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to lowering your blood pressure. Find out how you can take practical steps to protect your heart health and bring your blood pressure within a safe range.

As a woman, you can have a big heart, a heart of gold, or a heavy heart, but if you don’t take care of it, you may discover a whole new meaning for a broken heart. Learn why heart disease is the leading killer of women and how you can stay safe.