By doing the things your doctor recommends, you can lower your blood pressure and your health risks.

You know you should quit smoking. But you just haven't gotten around to it yet. Here are some reasons to help you commit to quitting.

When you smoke, toxins are carried by your blood to every organ in your body. At the same time, the carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke keeps red blood cells from carrying as much oxygen as normal.

If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may tell you to make changes to your lifestyle. Change isn't easy. If you want to have the best chance of success, don't try to change everything at once. You are more likely to stick with new habits if you make them one at a time. Here are things you can do to lower your blood pressure.

Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions.

The food guide pyramid from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet.

The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver—but your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.

Eating healthy can reduce your risk of illness and lengthen your life. Eating a balanced, low-fat, low-cholesterol diet reduces your risk of heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke and other diseases. Follow these tips to help improve your diet.

Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Here are eight ways to exercise for a healthier heart.