Obesity continues to be a significant health concern across the United States, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Having a healthy heart in middle age may mean you're set to have a long, healthy life, according to a new study.

Lifestyle choices may help prevent heart failure, including a type that's usually resistant to available therapies, a new study found.

Teen habits could cast long shadows for men when it comes to high blood pressure (hypertension).

Even if you happened to wait until after a heart failure diagnosis to think about a healthy diet and exercise plan, it may not be too late.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has identified seven simple steps people can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. But new evidence suggests that the AHA's "Life's Simple 7" may wind up benefiting much more than patients' hearts. {C}

For those in midlife, lifestyle choices made now may have a major impact on living long and staying independent later in life.

Exercise is almost never a bad thing, but new evidence suggests that not all exercise is created equal.

Exercise doesn't have to be complicated. Even simple walks with friends may improve your health.