This may be alarming, especially for those with hypertension, but cardiologists stress the need to know the truth so you can act.
People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) have long claimed that cold food and drinks can cause episodes of irregular or rapid heart rhythms.
Medical events can be big and scary in our minds, and two of the most frightening are heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest.
But when it comes to nutrition, there's this one berry that cardiologists absolutely love because it helps lower LDL cholesterol.
Even small amounts of alcohol can be detrimental for heart health, especially for people who already have heart disease.
Recent research indicates that apolipoprotein B (apoB) and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] may serve as more accurate predictors of heart disease.