The Mediterranean Diet and Your Heart
The Mediterranean diet has more robust evidence behind it than almost any other dietary pattern. Here is what the research shows and how to make it work in practice.
Kathy Marinias RN
Cinnamon and Your Heart: What the Evidence Says: and Why Ceylon Matters
Cinnamon has been used medicinally for centuries and modern research is beginning to catch up. Here is what the evidence shows — and why the type of cinnamon matters.
Microplastics and Your Heart: What a Landmark Study Tells Us
A major 2024 study found microplastics inside arterial plaques — and linked their presence to higher rates of heart attack and stroke. Here is what the findings mean.
Angina: What It Is, What It Feels Like, and How It’s Treated
Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart — a signal that deserves attention. Here is what it feels like, what causes it, and how it is treated.
Heart Healthy Bircher Muesli
A simple, make-ahead breakfast that does more for your heart than it looks — oats, apple, walnuts, and yogurt combined the night before for a creamy, satisfying start to the day.
The Holter Monitor: Catching Arrhythmias in Daily Life
A standard ECG captures 10 seconds of heart rhythm. A Holter monitor records it across 24 to 48 hours of real life — catching arrhythmias that would otherwise go undetected.
When a Standard ECG Isn’t Enough: A Guide to Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
A normal ECG when you feel well does not rule out an arrhythmia. This guide explains the monitoring options available — from Holter monitors to implantable loop recorders.
Troponin: The Blood Test at the Heart of Chest Pain Assessment
Troponin is the blood test at the heart of chest pain assessment. If you have been to emergency with chest pain, here is what it measures and what the result means.
HbA1c: What Your Blood Sugar Average Means for Your Heart
HbA1c measures your average blood glucose over three months — and for anyone managing cardiovascular risk, it is one of the most informative tests available.