Oats have a reputation that runs ahead of the facts. The plain grain genuinely lowers cholesterol, but the sachet most people buy can undo the benefit. Here is how oats work, and how to make them count for your heart.
Dizziness means something different to almost everyone who uses the word, and that description is what points to the cause. A cardiologist explains the four types, what causes each, and when your heart is involved.
The best scale for weight loss might not be the one in your bathroom. A kitchen scale, used with curiosity rather than obsession, reveals surprising truths about portion sizes that change the way you think about food for good.
BNP and NT-proBNP are blood markers released when the heart is under strain — the primary tests used to diagnose and monitor heart failure. An elevated result is the beginning of an investigation, not a verdict.
SVT causes a sudden, rapid heartbeat, usually harmless but alarming. Knowing your triggers, diagnosis, and treatment options makes it manageable.
An isolated inferior Q wave on your ECG is almost always a normal variant, not a sign of an old heart attack. Prof. Peter Barlis explains what it means and when it matters.
A traditional Greek spinach and rice dish that's simple, nourishing and ready in 30 minutes. Wholesome Mediterranean comfort food that's as good for your heart as it is delicious.
Your blood pressure reads high at every clinic visit but looks fine at home. White coat hypertension is one of medicine's most common and most misunderstood findings, and getting it right matters more than you might think.
A simple, non-invasive CT scan that detects calcified plaque in the arteries years before symptoms appear. If you or someone you know has been referred for a calcium score, this guide explains exactly what it measures, what your result means, and what to do next.
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