In your 50s, prevention is about identifying and actively managing risk factors before a heart attack occurs.

It can be game-changing for certain people.

A blood test measuring inflammation is now being used by cardiologists to predict heart problems, alongside traditional cholesterol tests.

Cardiac testing is essential for diagnosing and managing heart disease. I asked Lee Health Heart Institute Cardiologist Robert Cross, M.D., to explain tests used for assessing heart function, ...

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. Heart-healthy options include Mediterranean diet staples like extra virgin olive oil, avocados, ...