The heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation (AFib) can affect people of any age, but is most common in older adults. It may start with a rapid heartbeat, a fluttering feeling in a person’s ...

Sometimes there are no symptoms of AFib. That's unfortunate, because over the long term, arrhythmia is hard on the heart it can weaken the heart muscle or lead to the development of heart failure, Dr.

The heart has been characterized as the engine that makes the human body run. If that metaphor is not exactly spot-on, it still serves as a good indicator as to just how vital a healthy heart is to ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally ...

When it comes to heart health, many conditions are tricky to diagnose because their symptoms can be similar to others, and atrial fibrillation (AFib) is no exception. That’s a problem, since untreated ...

Sleeping on the left side may worsen atrial fibrillation (AFib) symptoms for some people, but more research is necessary. The best sleeping position may depend on a person’s symptoms and individual ...

Contrary to old beliefs, a new study suggests daily coffee might help manage irregular heart rhythms like AFib. Researchers ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Research links artificially-sweetened and sugar-sweetened drinks to a higher risk of atrial fibrillation.