Kathy Marinias RN 
A slow heart rate is often a sign of good fitness — but bradycardia can also reflect underlying electrical disease that needs attention. Here is how to tell the difference.
Ezetimibe is one of the best-tolerated cholesterol medicines available — and one of the most underappreciated. Here is how it works, who it helps most, and why lifestyle still comes first.
Fibre is one of the most consistently heart-protective nutrients — and most of us are not getting enough. Here is what the evidence shows and the easiest ways to increase your intake.
ACE inhibitors protect the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels in ways that go far beyond blood pressure control. Here is how they work, who benefits most, and what to watch for.
Vitamin D gets a lot of attention — but its relationship with heart health is more nuanced than most people realise. Here is what the evidence actually shows.
The ECG is the most widely performed cardiac test in the world — quick, painless, and remarkably informative. Here is what it measures and what the results actually mean.
Extra-virgin olive oil has more evidence behind it than almost any other food in cardiovascular nutrition. Here is what the research actually shows — and how to make the most of it.
A deeply satisfying soup built on roasted vegetables, legumes, and extra-virgin olive oil — simple to prepare, full of flavor, and genuinely good for your heart.
Derived from the foxglove plant and used for over 200 years, digoxin remains a valuable treatment for certain heart conditions. Here is how it works and what monitoring it requires.
