Being obese at any age isn't healthy. For adolescent girls, however, it could have dangerous implications on their blood pressure.

It's long been suspected that there is nothing that can be done to lower your genetic risk of heart disease. Scientists have since found that one gene that is a strong marker for cardiovascular disease may be inherently modifiable.

When children are overweight their risk of high blood pressure increases to nearly three times higher than that of children of a normal weight.

With both obesity and diabetes on the rise, there is much need for treatment options that work. Exercise and healthy eating are among those options.

Heart disease has been around for centuries and still plagues many Americans. The Federal government can help by starting intervention policies that promote healthy eating.

There may be a window shortly after menopause in which women can slow the development of clogged arteries through a method as simple as taking soy protein supplements.

Under the sea where the sea monsters live, the seaweed is always greener. Not only is it greener, seaweed might also have nutritional compounds to prevent heart disease.

Most people know that heart failure risks can be reduced by living healthier lives. Actually trying to change all bad habits at once can be difficult though. Take it one step at a time.

Extra weight might not seem like a lot of trouble, but the more weight you add on the more pain you might feel - especially in your lower back. Lose the weight to feel physically better.