Scientists at Tufts and Wake Forest University say that the proper adherence to some dietary guidelines could improve health outcomes for women by reducing plaque build-up in the circulatory system. Research at the two schools focused on heart health improvements using a diet that included higher whole grain intake and lower fat and cholesterol levels in older women.

A new study has found that cutting salt consumption by as little as a half teaspoon each day has many health benefits including decreased risk of heart disease and stroke.

Health experts and nutritionists have recommended fish as a part of a heart-healthy diet for years. But new research from the University of Hawaii has found that how the fish is cooked can affect the benefits individuals receive from its omega-3 fatty acids.

Practicing yoga may help women lower inflammatory-inducing certain compounds in their blood to ward off conditions like heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes and arthritis.

A new study has found that pediatric cancer survivors have a higher-than-normal risk for problems that predispose them to heart disease.

Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center say vitamin D may explain why blacks are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than whites.

The sit-and-reach test, or sitting and reaching out beyond your toes, isn’t just a flexibility test anymore. Researchers say it’s a simple way to determine if you’re at risk for cardiovascular problems. A new study appearing in The American Journal of Physiology finds the flexibility test can be used as a measure of how flexible the arteries are in middle-aged and older people.

Some popular low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets, like the Atkins Diet, are coming under fire as being potentially dangerous to cardiovascular health.

A new study has found that moderate weight loss can improve cardiovascular health in overweight people.

A new study has found that dentists may be able to help identify individuals at risk for a heart attack or stroke.