Personal trainer and weightlifter faced his biggest challenge – open-heart surgery
Oct 5, 2023
While helping celebrities and everyday people in Beverly Hills, California, get stronger, Alfonso Moretti's heart was becoming weaker.
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Leg pain while walking could be a sign of artery trouble in older adults
Sep 11, 2023
Peripheral artery disease happens when plaque buildup narrows the larger blood vessels in arms and legs. Experts say PAD can cause serious complications, but luckily, it can be managed.
A lifetime of challenges – including a spinal stroke – leads dancer to infinite possibilities
Aug 23, 2023
Marisa Hamamoto was determined to be a dancer. But life threw a series of obstacles in her way. She overcame many, including a spinal stroke.
Head back safely to school sports with this expert advice
Aug 15, 2023
School sports can put a student on a lifelong track for health, but parents and coaches should understand risks about heat, heart health and more.
A net benefit? Here's how watching soccer might affect your health
Jul 18, 2023
Loyal fans gearing up for the Women's World Cup should be aware of how fandom could affect their health gooooals.
Few people with heart failure may get a critical type of care
Jul 11, 2023
Although guidelines recommend it and insurance is now more likely to cover it, cardiac rehabilitation isn't being offered to most eligible people with heart failure, new research shows.
Beat the heat with hydrating foods this summer
Jun 20, 2023
Drinking water isn't the only way to stay hydrated. Fruits and vegetables with a lot of water content – such as cucumbers, tomatoes and melons – can help.
This fitness instructor had a stroke at 36
Jun 9, 2023
After discovering the health problems that caused her stroke, Jessica Diaz became an advocate for heart and brain health.
She's survived cancer, heart failure and a heart transplant
Jun 7, 2023
After living through cancer, heart failure and the death of her husband, Dr. Dawn Mussallem got a new heart.
After surviving a heart attack at 35, she 'felt like a ticking time bomb'
Jun 2, 2023
After losing 92 pounds and reaching out for help after her heart attack, Jennifer Valentine finally started to relax.