The American Heart Association warns that shoveling heavy snow increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest for many people. A study published in 2011 found nearly 200,000 U.S. residents were treated ...

Snow shoveling counts as intense exercise, which can be dangerous if you're sedentary and have certain health conditions.

Heart attacks don’t always look the same — and a new study from Mayo Clinic highlights the key differences between how they affect men and women. The most common cause of heart attacks ...

Heart attacks are often caused by clogged arteries, but new research shows that the story is more complicated, especially for younger women. A study from the Mayo Clinic has found surprising ...

Share on Pinterest More than half of heart attacks in younger females could stem from causes other than artery blockage. Tashdique Mehtaj Ahmed/Getty Images Doctors often assume heart ...

High stress in the short or long term can elevate your risk of a heart attack. Learn how the roles of stress hormones and ...