Healthy Directions

When it comes to blood pressure, we often think about high blood pressure. But for some people, low blood pressure is a real issue. So, how low is too low when it comes to blood pressure?

3 Best Exercises for Weight Loss & Heart Health

5 min. read

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Dr. Sinatra reveals the three best exercises for losing weight and improving your heart health.

Vitamin B12 and Heart Health: Do You Have Enough?

1 min. read

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Discover why vitamin B12 is critical to heart health and whether you're getting enough of this important nutrient.

Is Coconut Oil Good for Your Heart?

2 min. read

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Discover why coconut oil is good for your heart, and your overall health.

Exercises to Prevent Heart Failure

2 min. read

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Discover how exercise can significantly lower your risk of heart failure and the best exercises you can do for your heart.

Yoga for Heart Health

6 min. read

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Discover how yoga can improve your heart health and the best yoga poses to do for your heart.

Lifestyle Tips to Improve Your Heart Health

4 min. read

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Learn from Dr. Stephen Sinatra about the best healthy heart lifestyle tips for diet, exercise, and stress reduction to ensure optimal cardiac and overall health.

Statin Side Effects: Why They Are Dangerous

4 min. read

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Learn more about the dangers of statin drugs, and why Dr. Sinatra doesn't recommend statin drugs for anyone but men over 50 who have coronary heart disease.

Red Yeast Rice for Cholesterol—What You Should Know

2 min. read

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Learn more about the side effects of red yeast rice, and why Dr. Stephen Sinatra recommends other natural treatments for lowering high cholesterol levels.

Can Shoveling Snow Cause a Heart Attack?

3 min. read

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Discover why shoveling snow can cause a heart attack, and get Dr. Sinatra's top advice for clearing the snow while protecting your heart.

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Heart

4 min. read

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Discover why a chronic lack of sleep raises the risk of developing or dying from heart disease and stroke and get Dr. Sinatra's top tips for getting a sound night's sleep.