The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful. By Roni Caryn Rabin For a while, it seemed the ...

Your heart rate can tell you a lot about your fitness and cardiovascular health. Your heart beats consistently, day in and day out, but you may not generally pay close attention to it. You might take ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Nearly half of Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. That makes heart health a crucial element of your overall wellbeing. Heart health is ...

The best way to set yourself up for longevity is to curate a healthy lifestyle. While staying active, nourishing your mental health, and cultivating a robust social life all come into play, filling ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist explains why a lower resting heart rate can be a good sign of heart health and how to improve this vital sign. Resting heart rate — the number of ...

Michael Fisher, founding member and guitarist of Seattle rock band Heart, has passed away. Michael’s brother, Roger, confirmed his passing on social media Tuesday. “It is with deep sadness and heavy ...

Your heart may be older than you are, according to new research. A study from Northwestern Medicine found that most American adults have a "heart age" that is several years older than their ...

Chest pain can be a scary symptom. It's not always serious, but it can be a sign you're having a heart attack. The issue, medical experts say, is that some patients experiencing chest pain don't want ...

Even good news can break your heart. A new study found that the number of Americans dying from heart attacks has dropped nearly 90% over the last 50 years — but your ticker still isn’t in the clear.