Do you have an uncle who always seems short of breath? Did one of your grandparents or parents die at an early age from "heart problems?" If heart failure is in your family tree, you might wonder if ...

Having a parent or close relative with heart disease raises your risk, especially if they had an early heart attack before age 50. Heart disease usually comes from many genes plus lifestyle factors, ...

You can take these important steps to help protect your heart. This may include changing eating habits, exercise routines, sleeping patterns, and more. Heart disease is a serious health condition.

I’ve always known that my family has a history of heart-related health problems. My maternal grandmother had high blood pressure, as do other relatives on my mom’s side. Some also have heart rhythm ...

With a family history of heart disease, Dina Pinelli took steps to stay healthy, but despite her best efforts, she still had a heart attack. Here, experts tell us what signs to look for and how to ...

Just like you can inherit the shape of your nose from your dad or curly hair from your mom, certain health conditions—like heart disease—can also be a family trait. Many people don’t know their ...

Klein is a contributor for TIME. Klein is a contributor for TIME. Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is the most common genetic heart disease, affecting about 1 in every 500 people, ...