Depression is a mental condition. However, the dangers of this condition can spread beyond mental health, and may even involve the heart.

We tend to think of football players as healthy and strong, but a new study suggests that they may be prone to future heart troubles.

For people with chronic high blood sugar, exercise and a healthy diet could delay or prevent diabetes. New research shows those interventions could even save lives.

It can be tough to wake up that first spring morning after "losing an hour" with daylight savings time, but could it also be harmful to your health? A new study explored that possibility.

Most physicians refer to well-established guidelines that dictate when to start treatment for high blood pressure. Even a small change in target blood pressure guidelines can have a significant effect on the way blood pressure treatment is considered.

Pregnancy and giving birth can put a lot of stress on women's bodies. It's possible that mothers could have an increased risk of heart disease associated with pregnancy.

Spending a lot of time in front of a TV or computer screen can promote inactivity, especially in children. And inactivity may mean other unhealthy habits.

For older men with narrowing of arteries or other heart health risk factors, statins may be prescribed to lower cholesterol. The medication may add an unexpected boost in the bedroom as well.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away... and, according to a recent study, six more servings of fruit and vegetables could help you live longer.

HIV patients can live longer, healthier lives today and one recent study took a look at their risk for a disease usually associated with growing older.