Who says soul food can’t be healthy?  You can satisfy your love for soul food and be mindful of your health with the American Stroke Association’s The Best of Healthy Soul Food Recipes cookbook. Read the full story

When it comes to finding the best way to lose weight, it all comes down to individual preferences and metabolic needs. That’s the finding of a new study comparing three popular weight loss diets, published in the New England Journal of Medicine. But the results of the study won’t stop the diet wars from raging on. Read the full story

Often praised for its health-enhancing properties, a new study is providing more evidence that a daily cup of green tea may lead to a healthier heart.

The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the Athens Medical School in Greece, shows that drinking tea improves blood flow and expands arteries, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. Read the full story

Think you live in a heart healthy city? The results of a recent study may surprise you. The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, in association with Sperlings BestPlaces, ranked the best and worst heart health cities for women. Read the full story

Short on time? Check out our list of Heart Health Quick Tips. Help build the Heart Health Quick Tips list by adding your tips to the list.  Leave your tip in the comment section below and we’ll consider adding it. Read the full story

by Judy Lubin, MPH
Medical review: Sharonne Hayes, M.D., Director, Mayo Clinic Women’s Heart Clinic

A diagnosis of heart failure can trigger a flood of emotions including fear, anxiety and confusion. Fortunately, heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped working. It does mean that the heart has been weakened and has to work harder. Read the full story