High Blood Cholesterol See All  The Truth About Triglycerides in High Blood Cholesterol Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. Most of your body's fat is stored as triglycerides....more  All About Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines in High Blood Cholesterol There are 7 main types of cholesterol-lowering medicines....more

Diet and Nutrition See All  Diet to Help Prevent Heart Disease in Diet and Nutrition The Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet. ...more  Cholesterol in the Blood in Diet and Nutrition The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.

Physical Inactivity See All  Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program in Physical Inactivity It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions. ...more  Creating an Exercise Program in Physical Inactivity To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week. ...more  Exercise and Target Heart Rate in Physical Inactivity The key to cardiovascular fitness is getting a good but safe aerobic workout.

Other Factors See All  Heart Disease: Keep Your Gums Healthy in Other Factors People with gum disease are more likely to have heart disease than people with healthy gums. ...more  Get to the Heart of Oral Health in Other Factors Evidence is mounting that people with gum (periodontal) disease may be more at risk for heart disease and stroke.

Overweight and Obesity See All Treatment for Obesity See All  Overview of Obesity in Overweight and Obesity Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects. ...more  Metabolic Syndrome in Overweight and Obesity Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three.

Risk Factors See All  Take Action to Beat Heart Disease in Risk Factors Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there's a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems. ...more  Metabolic Syndrome: Lowering Your Heart Disease Risk in Risk Factors Tips for keeping your heart healthy, from controlling your blood pressure to keeping your cholesterol in check. ...more

Smoking See All  How to Quit Smoking, Again in Smoking Follow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good....more  Quitting Smoking Quiz in Smoking No matter what your age, or how long you have smoked, giving up cigarettes is the ticket to a longer life. Find out more about the benefits of quitting by taking this quiz....more  Cost of Smoking Calculator in Smoking There isn't much good that can be said about smoking. Now, on a positive note, do you know how much money you can save if you quit smoking today?...more

Preventing Heart Disease See All Self Care See All Risk Factors See All Smoking See All Blood Pressure See All Diet and Nutrition See All High Blood Cholesterol See All Overweight and Obesity See All Physical Inactivity See All Stress See All Other Factors See All  Making Changes to Prevent Heart Disease in Self Care Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. Unfortunately, many people don't treat it that way. They may not realize that their daily habits and lifestyle can overwork and damage their heart. So, take care of your heart and yourself.

Cardiac Rehabilitation See All  Family Plays a Key Role in Rehabilitation in Cardiac Rehabilitation One of the most important factors in a patient's recovery is family involvement and support in their rehab. ...more  Choosing a Rehabilitation Unit/CARF in Cardiac Rehabilitation Rehab services are provided in many different places, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health centers. Read on to learn about what to look for when choosing a rehab facility and services.

Interactive Tools See All  Target Heart Rate Calculator Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective....more  Adult BMI Calculator Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more  Cholesterol Quiz An excess of cholesterol can build up in the arteries, narrowing them and slowing or blocking blood flow to the heart.