Learn how AFib impacts stroke and heart failure risk at a free seminar Oct. 29 in Marshfield. Registration is requested.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. I've read that it puts me at greater risk of stroke. Can you tell me more about this? ANSWER: You may not have known you had atrial ...

Your heart has been doing its job faithfully for years, beating steadily in the background while you go about your daily life. Then suddenly, you become acutely aware of every beat as it seems to ...

Whether due to stress or an intense cardio workout, most of us have felt our heart racing from time to time. A rise in your heart rate can be perfectly normal given outside circumstances. However, ...

Regular moderate exercise can have benefits for those with AFib, although intense exercise may be risky. Here's what you need ...

After years of battling a rare genetic heart condition, Boise resident Jim Calentino faced the fight of his life—a triple heart, liver, and kidney transplant at University of Utah Health. Thanks to ...

Neck size is proving to be a powerful indicator of hidden health risks. Larger neck circumferences are associated with ...

Reaching for a banana could do more than power your morning smoothie. A new international study suggests that eating more potassium-rich foods could help lower the risk of dangerous heart problems.