In 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) introduced a new way to define cardiovascular health. This approach, known as Life’s Simple 7, or LS7, shifted the focus from treating heart disease to ...

While doctors can get you out of medical trouble, the primary responsibility of taking care of your health is yours. Here are ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are encouraging healthy habits this fall to protect yourself and your family from respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, flu and ...

During this flu and pneumonia season, experts said to keep healthy habits to prevent getting sick and stay home if you are sick to prevent spreading the illnesses. —erica.smith@decaturdaily.com or 256 ...

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and encourage people to take proactive steps to protect their hearts. Heart disease remains the leading cause of ...

Take this self-reflective quiz to see how your daily habits may be affecting your heart health and where you might be able to make small improvements. The quiz below may not be available in all ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that young adults in good cardiovascular health tended to maintain it as they got older. Studio Firma/Stocksy United New research shows that building heart-healthy ...

From "good dirt" to nutrition, we talked to parents and experts about the building blocks of a super-powered immune system.

(WAND) — As the holiday season comes to a close, the return to school and work is just days away. With respiratory illnesses on the rise, it's important to practice precautions to keep yourself and ...

(WAND) — Cases of illness frequently rise around the holidays, as people are traveling and visiting family, and illness spreads at a higher rate. Dr. Tracy Grotrian, associate medical director at ...