For many, checking in on heart health starts with a blood test to measure cholesterol levels and other markers of cardiovascular disease. However, this simple test is not the only one that doctors use ...

Have you been told that you have, or are at risk for, hypertension, aka high blood pressure? You're not alone: Nearly half of Americans are considered to have high blood pressure. Your doctor may ...

This LetsGetChecked finger-prick test checks for triglycerides and total, HDL, and LDL cholesterol. It also checks your A1C levels and lipoprotein (a), which is a type of LDL that's mostly hereditary ...

Summer is a great time to get active. "Exercise is really important because it helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure ...

Modern life has made people more health-conscious than ever. Smartwatches count steps, apps track sleep, and home devices ...

Your pulse is like having a direct line to your heart’s control room, constantly broadcasting information about your cardiovascular health that most people never bother to decode. While everyone knows ...

On June 27, 'Kanta Laga girl', actor and model Shefali Jariwala, died at the age of 42. Several reports suggest that Shefali's death might be linked to low blood pressure, cardiac arrest, and gastric ...

From Apple Watches to Fitbits to treadmills, there are more ways than ever for people to keep up with their vitals. So why does so much fitness tech check your pulse? Because your resting heart rate ...

Q: I feel fine, but how do I really know if my heart is healthy? A: The amount of work the heart performs is mind-boggling. From birth until death, the heart beats nearly 3 billion times. Each ...

It is very simple and easy to check your heart rate, which helps track not only your fitness levels but also manage any ongoing health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure. It also makes you ...

Summer is a great time to get active. “Exercise is really important because it helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure ...