Healthy Heart

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Eat Smart

Obesity, Sugar and Heart Health

Over the last half century, obesity rates have skyrocketed. In 1962, 46 percent of adults in the U.S. […]

Alcohol and Heart Health: Separating Fact from Fiction

Does a glass of wine a day keep the doctor away? There’s a popular belief that alcohol — […]

Your Guide to a Heart-Healthy Grocery List

A Johns Hopkins nutrition expert shows how easy it can be to fill your cart with foods that […]

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Know Your Risk

Difficult Pregnancies and the Risk of Heart Disease

High blood pressure and smoking are well known as important risk factors for heart disease. But there’s another […]

The Heart Test You May Need—but Likely Haven’t Heard of

Meet the coronary calcium scan, an accurate test that can help determine your future risk of heart attack […]

Older Adults and High Cholesterol: What You Need to Know

High cholesterol is well known as a risk factor for heart disease. Surprisingly, though, some research has shown that […]

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Move More

Fitness Trends: What’s Smart for Your Heart?

From high-intensity interval training and indoor cycling to yoga and boot camp, a Johns Hopkins expert looks at […]

Exercise Motivation Your Heart Will Love

Exercise provides big benefits for your heart—if you get into a routine and stick with it. A Johns […]

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Stay Healthy

6 Healthy Heart Splurges

Making heart-healthy choices shouldn’t be drudgery. In fact, a Johns Hopkins heart disease expert says it can be […]

Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

Ready to take action to lower your high blood pressure? Start with these lifestyle changes. Fewer than half […]

5 Heart Numbers You Need to Know

A Johns Hopkins heart disease expert shares what your body and lifestyle are trying to tell you through […]

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