Female cardiologists reveal the easy heart habits worth stealing

Simple, realistic strategies from women in cardiology show how small daily choices can make heart health feel far less overwhelming. Heart health starts with realistic routines Taking care of your heart sounds simple until real life gets involved. Between demanding careers, family responsibilities, late nights, restaurant meals and workouts that never seem to fit the…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 13, 20260Comments

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Gum disease and cavities combo signals troubling health risk

New research suggests your oral health could be quietly shaping your risk for stroke Skipping the dentist might cost you more than a cavity. A growing body of research shows that poor oral health doesn't just threaten your teeth — it may be putting your brain at risk, too, and the numbers behind this connection…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 4, 20260Comments

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New cholesterol guidelines could put you on statins

Millions more Americans may now qualify for cholesterol-lowering drugs, but doctors say eligibility is only the first step. An estimated 21.5 million additional adults in the United States may now be eligible for statins under updated cholesterol treatment guidelines, according to a new study. Researchers set out to measure how many adults would qualify for statin therapy…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 27, 20260Comments

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Fish oil might be secretly sabotaging your heart health

New research is challenging everything we thought we knew about the go-to wellness capsule — and the truth depends entirely on your heart. For years, fish oil has held a permanent spot in medicine cabinets nationwide, championed as an essential daily ritual for brain sharpness, joint comfort and long-term heart protection. Loaded with omega-3 fatty…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

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How long does lowering your cholesterol actually take

Cardiologists break down exactly how fast diet, exercise, and medication can transform your heart health The Silent Risk No One Talks About Enough High cholesterol is one of those health threats that sneaks up quietly — no dramatic symptoms, no early warning signs, just fatty buildup quietly accumulating in the bloodstream. Nearly 11 percent of…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 2, 20260Comments

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How 15 minutes of sun can lower blood pressure

What a few mindful minutes in the sun can quietly do for your heart health—and why it matters now more than ever When Sarah Mitchell stepped onto her patio with a cup of coffee last spring, she wasn’t thinking about her health. She was chasing a moment of calm. Weeks earlier, her doctor had flagged…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 30, 20260Comments

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High cholesterol: The dangerous condition that hides in plain sight

New federal guidelines push for earlier screening as millions of Americans unknowingly carry a silent threat to their hearts The Symptom That Isn't There High cholesterol is one of the most consequential health conditions in America — and one of the most deceptive. Unlike a fever, a rash, or a persistent cough, elevated cholesterol gives…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 21, 20260Comments

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Female cardiologists reveal the heart habits most people overlook

These doctors face the same daily chaos you do — here's how they keep their hearts healthy anyway The Struggle Is Real — Even for the Experts Being told to eat better, sleep more, stress less, and exercise regularly sounds simple enough — until life reminds you it is anything but. Between packed schedules, demanding…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 16, 20260Comments

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How chronic stress is secretly sabotaging your body

We all know stress—it sneaks into your day in the form of endless emails, traffic jams, or the constant hum of notifications. A little pressure can push you to meet deadlines or finish projects, but when stress becomes a daily companion, it’s no longer just annoying—it’s quietly dismantling your body from the inside out. Chronic…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 5, 20260Comments

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The cholesterol reset: What the updated guidelines really mean

The first major update since 2018 pushes for earlier screenings, smarter risk tools, and a more personalized path to heart health Heart disease remains the leading killer of Americans, and for years, the medical community has relied on the same clinical roadmap to fight it. That map just changed. The American College of Cardiology and…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 1, 20260Comments

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Female cardiologists reveal the easy heart habits worth stealing

Gum disease and cavities combo signals troubling health risk

New cholesterol guidelines could put you on statins

Fish oil might be secretly sabotaging your heart health

How long does lowering your cholesterol actually take

How 15 minutes of sun can lower blood pressure

High cholesterol: The dangerous condition that hides in plain sight

Female cardiologists reveal the heart habits most people overlook

How chronic stress is secretly sabotaging your body

The cholesterol reset: What the updated guidelines really mean

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