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A new study of 53,000 adults reveals that tiny daily changes add up to major heart health benefits. Just 11 extra minutes of sleep each night, paired with a few other small habits, can reduce cardiovascular risk significantly.
Heart disease kills more Americans than any other condition, but doctors say most cases are preventable. Top cardiologists share six lifestyle changes that can transform your heart health, and some might surprise you.
A major Oxford study analyzed 154,664 patients and found statins don't actually cause most side effects listed on their packages, including memory loss and depression. This breakthrough could save lives by helping millions overcome fears about taking these proven heart medications.
An experimental cholesterol-lowering medication could soon give patients a powerful new weapon against heart disease. The pill offers hope for people who can't tolerate existing treatments or need additional help managing their levels.
Medications that treat gout may also protect your heart, according to groundbreaking research involving over 109,000 patients. People who reached treatment targets saw up to 23% fewer heart attacks and strokes.
Two countries quietly reduced salt in packaged foods and could prevent over 100,000 heart problems in 20 years. Small changes in what manufacturers add to our food might save thousands of lives without anyone noticing a difference in taste.