Blood tests for heart health are an important part of preventive medicine. But what do those tests mean and how can you improve your results without resorting to medication? LDL (bad Cholesterol): ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — February is American Heart Month, and knowing your blood pressure is a big part of staying healthy. Blood pressure tells a doctor how well your heart is pumping blood ...

Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your resting heart rate is when the heart is pumping the lowest amount of blood you need because you're not exercising.

Six key numbers can tell you your risk for heart disease. And some of them don’t even require a trip to the doctor’s office. A seventh number can go one step further in determining your heart health.

Keeping track of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels can help identify risk factors for heart disease. However, a national survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center ...