Take it to Heart: Three ways to reduce your risk

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for men and women. It is usually caused by atherosclerosis, which occurs when fatty plaque builds up on the inside of the arteries. This condition causes narrowing within the coronary arteries, which are responsible for bringing the nutrients to your heart so that it can perform at its best. As blood flow to the heart slows ...

Five Ways Your Boss is Downsizing Your Health Insurance

Employers are doing whatever they can to cut health care costs, here's what employees can expect.

“B” Smart About Lowering Cholesterol

—If you or someone you care about is among the one in six Americans the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says is at risk for heart disease because of high blood ch

Lifestyle may trump genes in dementia

Anyone who has a close relative with Alzheimer's shares the same worry: Am I next? But a growing body of research indicates that our lifestyles particularly what we eat and whether we're obese play a greater role than our genes in determining our brain he

12 Ways to Avoid Diabetes

Diabetes is growing at a scary rate, but it's also one of the most preventable diseases around.