Most people get the flu vaccine for the obvious reason: to protect them from the flu. But there may be other benefits to the shot as well.

Patients with diabetes are at an increased risk of amputation (surgical removal of limb), heart disease and death, so the right treatment is critical.

At the first sign of stroke symptoms, patients should race to get clot-busting medication. Getting therapy quickly can make a huge difference when it comes to disability risk.

There is no doubt about it — smoking is hard on the body. It doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman. Smoking cigarettes can increase anyone's risk of having a stroke. 

Want to maintain healthy blood flow? Eat fruit. Consuming more fruit may help prevent a number of vascular diseases, including a condition that strikes the body’s main blood vessel.

A stroke can be a scary, even deadly, medical emergency. But before this emergency strikes, there are several lifestyle changes that can help people lower their risk of stroke. Some regular exercise may be one of those changes.

People with peripheral arterial disease  (PAD)  in the legs may not need to go to the extremes of surgery to treat their condition.

Heart failure is one of the most common reasons for admission to the hospital. A visit to the doctor after a hospital stay for heart failure may reduce both the likelihood of readmission and the risk of early death.

In order to reap the health benefits associated with exercise, you may need to change the intensity of your workouts.

Struggling to have a child can take a toll on a person's mind and body, especially if they are undergoing fertility treatments. But the process can pay off with a child — and possibly better health.