What causes heart disease?

There are many types of heart disease, each with different causes. Michael Roizen, MD, explains the types of heart disease, including cardiovascular disease, and lists major causes, like a poor diet and smoking.

These lesser-known factors may increase your risk of heart disease.

Learn what you can do to help reduce your chances of developing heart disease.

Every year millions of people have heart attacks. But there are steps you can take to lower your risk.

Learn what can make women more likely to develop heart problems and how to reduce these risks.

Put these practices into place and you could lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.