Women must remember to never take a wait-and-see approach to their heart health. The longer a woman waits, the more damage can occur. More »
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We spend one-third of our lives sleeping, yet many of us take sleep for granted. Only when it becomes disturbed do we pay some attention to it. More »
If you have congestive heart failure, following a few simple tips can help keep you healthy and active. More »
Eating a low-fat diet and making smart food choices can help decrease one of the major risk factors for heart attack -- high blood cholesterol. Follow these tips to lower your fat and cholesterol intake. More »
A new special report finds Missouri hospitals are making significant investments in health information technology. These investments promise new opportunities for quality improvement in Missouri’s health care delivery system and an economic boost through expansion of jobs in the state’s health care and information technology sectors. More »
Overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, which all can lead to heart disease. More »
Quickly recognizing the symptoms of a possible heart attack and acting quickly to reach medical care is the key to improving survival. More »
February is National Heart Month. More women die from heart disease than breast cancer, and heart disease can affect women of any age. More »
When it comes to “heart health” scores, what is good for one person may not be good for another. Your heart score must be viewed as part of a larger picture. More »
Many of us are guilty of unhealthy behaviors in our past and even our present. Is it possible to undo damage from habits like smoking, a junk-food diet, couch potato lifestyle and excessive alcohol that are bad for your heart? More »
Coronary artery disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Women can expect heart disease to catch up with them as they get older. More »
The window of opportunity to prevent significant loss of ability from stroke is narrow. But thanks to medical advances, that window is opening a bit wider. More »
If you or a family member snores, it could be more than just an annoyance. It could be a symptom of a much bigger problem. More »
