Do you know how much salt you take in each day? If you eat prepared and processed foods, you may be eating more sodium than you think. 

"AFib" may sound like a little white lie, but it’s actually a serious medical condition. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of heartbeat rhythm problem.

Heart rhythm disorders affect more than 2 million Americans. The most common of these disorders is atrial fibrillation (AFib) — and it may affect women differently than men.

No one lives forever. But you may be able to increase your life span.

If a condition causes no visible symptoms, it can seem easy enough to ignore it. But experts stress that out of sight, out of mind could spell trouble when it comes to high blood pressure.

Valentine’s Day — a day of chocolates, romantic dinners and loving hearts. Why can't it also be a day to focus on heart health?

Screening for cancer and other serious diseases is the norm, but does it always help patients?

Over-the-counter painkillers might appear to all have the same purpose — reducing pain — but they aren't all created equal. Many of these medicines have different effects, side effects and purposes.

There are few among us who can pass up the sweet and decadent taste of chocolate -- at least in moderation. But is your sweet tooth actually giving your heart a boost?

It's hard enough to keep track of your daily responsibilities. It's even harder to plan for events years down the road. But if you have diabetes, you must start taking steps now to possibly avoid complications in the future.