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Sleep duration has been added to the Life’s Essential 8 of health and lifestyle factors that you can modify to help your heart.

Do you know the warning signs of a heart attack? It’s important: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that every year, about 735,000 people in the United States have a heart attack.

Getting ready to wash the dishes? Use a kitchen brush instead of a sponge to help prevent the spread of bacteria, researchers in Norway say.

Drinking alcohol – even at levels considered safe – could lead to heart failure, a team of Irish researchers is warning.

Undetected or ignored health problems can become life-threatening, researchers are warning after 1 out of 3 men in a recent survey said they don’t need annual checkups.

If a family member or co-worker went into cardiac arrest, would you be ready to react and deliver CPR?

Using tap water to rinse contact lenses or fill nasal irrigation or at-home respiratory devices can put your health at risk, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say.

If you’re on a weight-loss journey, staying active may boost the duration and quality of your sleep – helping you stay on track to achieve your goal, according to a recent study out of Denmark.

Quitting smoking can be hard. The more you smoke, the Mayo Clinic says, the more nicotine your body craves to feel good. The clinic offers 10 things you can do to help fight cigarette cravings and kick the habit.

Knowing – and sharing – your family’s health history can help make you and your loved ones aware of potential risks, and give your health care provider valuable information.