You may have more power to improve your heart health than you think. By eating healthier foods, hitting the treadmill, and quitting tobacco, you could be doing your heart a world of good.

If someone's heart stops beating, CPR can be a lifesaver. But the risk of brain damage is still present. Fortunately, there are therapies that can lower the risk of this brain damage.

If you're trying to lose some weight but don't know where to start, focus on your belly. When too much fat builds up around the belly early in life, it could mean heart troubles down the road.

"Go outside and play." That age-old advice for kids has its health benefits and may be more important than ever as unhealthy behaviors among children continue to rise.

Most times, it's much more pleasant to be around cheerful people. Naturally, cheeriness is positive, and it could actually impact the chances of developing heart troubles.

Pregnant women undergo a number of tests and assessments at their prenatal visits. Having higher than normal results in some of the tests does not always mean higher risks.

Diabetes patients who are overweight or obese are often advised to lose weight. Doing so may not only help them control diabetes, but can also protect the heart. But is that protection long-lasting?

Randy Travis, 54, remains in critical condition after surgery on Wednesday night to relieve pressure on his brain following a stroke.

Preventing heart disease can be easier and less expensive than treating it. For people with high cholesterol, there are ways to prevent heart disease and keep those tickers healthy for years.

Being lean isn't just great for a person’s self-esteem. Not having excess fat on the body helps to lower the risks of a number of diseases. And just the opposite is true – too much fat can fatten health risks.