Did you know that many adults over the age of 65 live with hypertension? Often called the “silent killer,” high blood pressure can develop...

High blood pressure is a major health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the force of your blood against the...

High blood pressure is a major health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the force of your blood against the...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious diseases. For...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Heart disease runs in my family, and I really want to avoid developing it myself if I can. What heart-health habits should I...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Heart disease runs in my family, and I really want to avoid developing it myself if I can. What heart-health habits should I...

By Mayo Clinic News Network DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Heart disease runs in my family, and I really want to avoid developing it myself if I can. What...

By Mayo Clinic News Network DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Heart disease runs in my family, and I really want to avoid developing it myself if I can. What...

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High levels of triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood, can raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems. These...