Couch potatoes, arise and exercise — you have everything to gain, especially when it comes to heart health.

Women's hearts are not the same as men's when it comes to a condition called atrial fibrillation (Afib).

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

Older people need sleep just like younger folks. The National Sleep Foundation notes, however, that the elderly are more likely to have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, and that may be a problem.

Although they're not connected directly, your kidneys may still affect your heart. {C}

Tissue or metal? For aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery, which one you choose may make a difference.

The idea that exercise could help depressed patients isn't a new one. But what could be a new idea is that it could also help their hearts.

If you're currently taking statins to lower your cholesterol and are also preparing for bypass surgery, you may be in luck.

Are you eating too much salt? According to new evidence, it's very likely. {C}

A new national survey suggests the vast majority of young adults may not know the signs of a stroke.