Heart Health Archive

Regular blood donations can slowly drain iron stores, lowering hemoglobin levels. Iron supplements may help rebuild them.

Carbohydrate intake and other aspects of your diet may impact triglyceride levels. See how everyday choices may nudge this number up or down.

Certain diuretics flush out both water and potassium, but not everyone needs extra. Your doctor will consider blood test results and which other medications you're taking to determine the safest approach.

Low thyroid hormone can quietly nudge LDL and glucose in the wrong direction. Learn more about the connection.

An unusually low LDL result on a screening exam can be puzzling. Learn when small numbers reflect benefit and when they might signal a hidden problem.

Both systolic and diastolic readings matter. But large studies have shifted focus toward the top number. See what each reveals about heart risk.

Learn what pelvic phleboliths are and whether treatment is needed.

After a heart attack, a cardiac rehab program comprised of supervised exercise, lifestyle coaching, and emotional support can reshape daily habits and lower the odds of future trouble.

If you have high triglycerides, fruit sugar is only part of the story. Carbs, alcohol, weight, exercise, and healthy fats all influence this number.

Curious which foods can drive up LDL, or bad, cholesterol? Explore the role of saturated fat and how Mediterranean-style eating may protect your heart.