Author name: Adel Galal

Updated on: October 17, 2026 Written and source checked by: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLife Medical review status: This article has not been medically reviewed by a cardiologist, physician, pharmacist, registered nurse, dietitian, or other licensed healthcare professional. Systolic blood pressure is the top number in a blood pressure reading. It shows

Published: August 14, 2025 Last updated: August 14, 2026 Next review: August 2027, or sooner if major heart nutrition guidance changes Written by: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLife Review status: Updated using current American Heart Association, NHLBI, CDC, and United States nutrition guidance. This article has not been medically reviewed by a

Published on: August 13, 2025 Updated on: October 17, 2026 Written and source checked by: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLife Medical review status: This article has not been medically reviewed by a cardiologist, physician, pharmacist, registered nurse, paramedic, or other licensed healthcare professional. If you want to know how to check heart

Updated on: October 17, 2026 Written and source checked by: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLife Medical review status: This article has not been medically reviewed by a cardiologist, cardiac electrophysiologist, physician, pharmacist, registered nurse, or other licensed healthcare professional. Heart palpitations causes range from simple triggers such as stress, caffeine, exercise, poor

Updated on: October 17, 2026 Written and source checked by: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLife Medical review status: This article has not been medically reviewed by a cardiologist, physician, emergency medicine specialist, pharmacist, registered nurse, or other licensed healthcare professional. Angina symptoms often include chest pressure, squeezing, tightness, heaviness, burning, or discomfort

Published: Aug 10, 2025  Last Updated: June 2026 - Reviewed and updated with 2026 cardiovascular research Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affecting millions of people every year. But here’s the good news: most types of CVD are preventable or manageable if caught early and treated properly. In this

Published on: August 9, 2025 Updated on: October 17, 2026 Written and source checked by: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLife Medical review status: This article has not been medically reviewed by a cardiologist, physician, emergency medicine specialist, pharmacist, registered nurse, or other licensed healthcare professional. Symptoms of heart disease can include chest

Published on: August 8, 2025 Updated on: October 17, 2026 Written and source checked by: Adel Galal, Founder and Lead Writer at NextFitLife Medical review status: This article has not been medically reviewed by a cardiologist, heart failure specialist, physician, pharmacist, registered nurse, dietitian, or other licensed healthcare professional. Congestive heart failure means the heart