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Every part of the body, including the heart and brain, needs oxygen to work. Blood vessels called arteries carry oxygen-rich blood through the body. Heart attack and stroke are due to problems in the arteries. The same factors that cause heart disease can make you more likely to have a stroke.

Hospice provides comfort and support to people who are nearing the end of life. These programs support both the person and their family. They include physical, emotional, and spiritual services. Read on to learn more.

This guide can help you know when to start hospice, how to choose hospice, and how to get ready for home care.

You have a loved one who's receiving care at the end of life. You've been helping to make your loved one comfortable. As they move into the final stages, this sheet can help you find ways to help your loved one die with dignity.

If you have emphysema or chronic bronchitis, two main conditions of COPD, you may also have heart disease.

If you are very sick or are having a surgical procedure or other treatment, you may need to spend a few days in the hospital. This sheet can help you prepare for an upcoming hospital stay and know what to expect.

A sudden weight gain or a steady rise in weight is a warning sign that your body is retaining too much water and salt. This could mean your heart failure is getting worse. Weighing yourself each day is the best way to know if you're retaining water.

A person with HIV can look and feel perfectly healthy. But that person can give HIV to others as soon as they're infected with the virus. Read on to learn more.

This exam lets your doctor look at the upper part of your digestive tract.