AHA: 3 Things to Know About Cholesterol

MONDAY, Nov. 12, 2018 (American Heart Association) -- With the release of new guidelines for treating and managing cholesterol, there may be questions not only about the changes in the update, but about cholesterol itself.

Most people know that high cholesterol is bad. But there's a bigger picture involved when determining what's considered too high. Put another way, the same number could be in the normal range for one person but considered high for another.

Workplace Bullies Can Threaten the Heart

MONDAY, Nov. 19, 2018 -- If you're bullied by a bad boss or co-worker, your heart may pay the price, new research shows.

Victims of on-the-job bullying or violence faced a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, the researchers found.

7 Myths and Facts About Heart Disease in Women

VIRTUA -- Heart disease isn't just a man's disease. It's the leading cause of death in women in the US. Virtua helps you sort myths from facts to stay heart healthy.

New Cholesterol Guidelines Focus on Personalized Approach

SATURDAY, Nov. 10, 2018 -- A lifelong approach to lowering cholesterol, starting in some kids as young as 2, is the United States' best bet to lower everyone's risk of heart attack and stroke, according to updated guidelines released Saturday by the American Heart Association (AHA).

"Personalized" cholesterol-fighting tactics recommended by the guidelines include:

Why Bystanders Are Less Likely to Give CPR to Women

MONDAY, Nov. 5, 2018 -- Some bystanders may avoid performing CPR on women because they fear hurting them, or even being accused of sexual assault, preliminary research suggests.

In two new studies, researchers tried to dig deeper into a puzzling pattern that has been seen in past research: Women are less likely than men to receive bystander CPR if they go into cardiac arrest in a public place.

The Virtua Cardiac Team Gave Faith Reilly the Best Gift Ever—Her Life

VIRTUA -- On Christmas night 2017, Faith Reilly of Marlton, NJ, woke up with symptoms of a heart attack. Quick decision making got her to the right place for heart care that saved her life.