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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this assessment tool.

Blood Pressure BasicsSee All
 Basic Anatomy of the Heart in Blood Pressure Basics
Located almost in the center of the chest, the adult human heart is about the size of a fist. ...more
High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk for coronary heart disease (heart attack) and stroke (brain attack). Read on for details about this condition. ...more
High blood pressure, isn't limited to those 18 and older. Here's what you need to know about high blood pressure and your child. ...more
Healthcare providers often consider chronically low blood pressure too low only if it drops suddenly or causes noticeable symptoms. ...more
Why Control Blood Pressure?Checking Blood PressureBlood Pressure and Other Conditions
 Basic Anatomy of the Heart in Blood Pressure Basics
Located almost in the center of the chest, the adult human heart is about the size of a fist. ...more
High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk for coronary heart disease (heart attack) and stroke (brain attack). Read on for details about this condition. ...more
High blood pressure, isn't limited to those 18 and older. Here's what you need to know about high blood pressure and your child. ...more
Healthcare providers often consider chronically low blood pressure too low only if it drops suddenly or causes noticeable symptoms. ...more
Eating HealthierSee All
Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions. ...more
Following the DASH diet reduces blood pressure. This diet is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat. And it emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. Read on to learn more about it. ...more
The Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet. ...more
Omega-3s are a beneficial and essential form of fat, one that your body needs but can't make. ...more
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
 Components of Food in Eating Healthier
When trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition. ...more
Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions. ...more
Following the DASH diet reduces blood pressure. This diet is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat. And it emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. Read on to learn more about it. ...more
The Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet. ...more
Omega-3s are a beneficial and essential form of fat, one that your body needs but can't make. ...more
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
 Components of Food in Eating Healthier
When trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition. ...more
Getting ExerciseSee All
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 Getting Exercise
To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week. ...more
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn more about these risks, and how to get started being active. ...more
Read on for helpful tips about heart-smart exercise....more
If you think that you can't begin a strength-training program because you have heart disease, think again. ...more
Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart. ...more
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 Getting Exercise
To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week. ...more
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn more about these risks, and how to get started being active. ...more
Read on for helpful tips about heart-smart exercise....more
If you think that you can't begin a strength-training program because you have heart disease, think again. ...more
Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart. ...more
Losing WeightSee All
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
People who keep lost weight off tend to have several habits in common. Here are strategies that can help you be a successful long-term loser. ...more
 Maintaining Weight Loss in Losing Weight
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
People who keep lost weight off tend to have several habits in common. Here are strategies that can help you be a successful long-term loser. ...more
 Maintaining Weight Loss in Losing Weight
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
Managing StressSee All
Mental stress does more than diminish your sense of well-being. It also can increase your risk for heart disease. ...more
 The Power of Meditation in Managing Stress
Meditation allows you to become more aware and more deliberate about your actions. It teaches you how to respond rather than react to situations in your life. ...more
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. Start by making the following lifestyle changes. ...more
Mental stress does more than diminish your sense of well-being. It also can increase your risk for heart disease. ...more
 The Power of Meditation in Managing Stress
Meditation allows you to become more aware and more deliberate about your actions. It teaches you how to respond rather than react to situations in your life. ...more
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. Start by making the following lifestyle changes. ...more
Quitting Smoking, Limiting AlcoholSee All
Smoking tops the list of risk factors for heart disease. Learn more about how smoking affects your heart--as well as helpful tips to quit smoking. ...more
Alcohol may have some health benefits, including lowering the risk for heart disease, but it may also lead to abusive drinking and other diseases. ...more
Many older adults enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a beer while watching the game on TV. But alcohol can affect older adults differently. Here's what you should know. ...more
Smoking tops the list of risk factors for heart disease. Learn more about how smoking affects your heart--as well as helpful tips to quit smoking. ...more
Alcohol may have some health benefits, including lowering the risk for heart disease, but it may also lead to abusive drinking and other diseases. ...more
Many older adults enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a beer while watching the game on TV. But alcohol can affect older adults differently. Here's what you should know. ...more
Taking MedicationSee All
Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types. ...more
These medicines make it easier to take care of coronary artery disease. They have helped many people stay healthy and prevent heart attacks. ...more
When you miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine, you might not notice a difference. But your body does. ...more
How many different medicines do you take? Most people with heart failure or other cardiovascular illnesses take several. ...more
 Use Your Medicines Wisely in Taking Medication
Although most medicines are safe when you take them the right way, some of them can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, bleeding, irregular heartbeats, and other side effects in some cases. ...more
Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types. ...more
These medicines make it easier to take care of coronary artery disease. They have helped many people stay healthy and prevent heart attacks. ...more
When you miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine, you might not notice a difference. But your body does. ...more
How many different medicines do you take? Most people with heart failure or other cardiovascular illnesses take several. ...more
 Use Your Medicines Wisely in Taking Medication
Although most medicines are safe when you take them the right way, some of them can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, bleeding, irregular heartbeats, and other side effects in some cases. ...more
Interactive ToolsSee All
 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
 Cost of Drinking Calculator
Drinking can be an expensive habit. While you may not notice a dollar here or two dollars there, consider how much you spend per week and per year on alcohol....more
 Blood Pressure Quiz
Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz....more
 Medicine Interaction Quiz
True or false: An interaction between alcohol and a medicine can lead to extreme drowsiness and other effects. Do you know the answer to this and other questions about medicine interaction?...more
 Coronary Artery Disease Assessment
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this assessment tool....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
 Cost of Drinking Calculator
Drinking can be an expensive habit. While you may not notice a dollar here or two dollars there, consider how much you spend per week and per year on alcohol....more
 Blood Pressure Quiz
Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz....more
 Medicine Interaction Quiz
True or false: An interaction between alcohol and a medicine can lead to extreme drowsiness and other effects. Do you know the answer to this and other questions about medicine interaction?...more
 Coronary Artery Disease Assessment
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this assessment tool....more
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