Exercise in your teens is a good thing, but even with exercise, poor ability to cope with stress may affect your heart later in life.

Wine, cheese, seafood and pasta — could this really be a heart-healthy diet? Actually, it could be. Called the Mediterranean diet, it includes fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish, olive oil and red wine in moderation.

Many Americans are on the path to developing diabetes, but it’s not too late to make a U-turn.

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

In the past, some have raised concerns that coffee could be bad for the heart. Growing evidence, however, suggests that drinking coffee regularly may boost heart health.

Bring on the peanut butter sandwiches. Peanuts may be good for your heart.

No cholesterol, yes cholesterol. No coffee, yes coffee. What to eat can get pretty confusing for the average eater. New recommendations may clear up some of that confusion.

Older adults with reduced mobility may not move around a lot, but a little activity may go a long way in maintaining their heart health.

More of a good thing isn't always better. And that may apply to exercise and its effects on heart health.

A heart-friendly lifestyle is one of your best bets for preventing strokes and heart attacks, and it may help many stay mobile and independent for longer as they age.