Heart-Healthy Greek Tzatziki
A classic homemade tzatziki that’s genuinely easy to make, far better than store-bought, and a versatile heart-healthy condiment for fish, chicken, vegetables, or wholegrain crackers.
Kathy Marinias RN
Understanding Spironolactone: A Helpful Medicine for the Heart and More
Spironolactone is one of the most versatile medicines in cardiovascular care, helping manage heart failure, blood pressure, and fluid retention. Here is how it works.
When a Slow Heart Rate Is Not Normal: Understanding Bradycardia
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: A Well-Tolerated Partner in Cholesterol Control
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.
Dietary Fiber and Your Heart: Why This Nutrient Deserves More Attention
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: Beyond Blood Pressure Treatment
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.
Vitamins D3 and K2: What Do They Actually Do for Your Heart?
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 Electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG)
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.
The Positive Heart Health Benefits of Olive Oil
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.