Experts share the overlooked cardiovascular dangers of the holiday season along with ways to enjoy this time safely.

Exercise is one of the best things we can do for a healthy heart. Yet research shows that endurance athletes have up to a four times higher risk of atrial fibrillation (an irregular or fast heartbeat) ...

We’ve known about holiday heart (or holiday heart syndrome) for almost 50 years. Back in the 1970s, it was described as an abnormal heart rhythm (or arrythmia) in healthy people without heart disease ...

Heart attack related symptoms show up differently in women. Instead of the classic chest pain, women see milder discomfort.

During the holidays, lifestyle changes such as overeating, alcohol consumption, travel, and interrupted routines can elevate ...

Increasing how fast you walk can have a major impact on your risk of developing a heartbeat irregularity, a new study finds. Walking at a quicker pace also improves other aspects of your health, such ...

Sleeping and waking up at different times is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, even for people who get the recommended amount of sleep, according to new research. While ...

New research suggests that women with gynecologic conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) raised these risks the most, but ...

The irregular heartbeats increase the risk of stroke, because they allow blood clots to form in the atrium. The heart faces ...

Two new, basic animal research studies shed light on alcohol consumption and the heart. The first study may help explain why binge drinking sometimes causes an irregular heartbeat and a possible way ...

Folks with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study says. People who doze off and wake up at extremely varied times day by day have a 26% ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Irregular sleep markedly increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Higher Sleep Regularity ...