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 ...

Q: I’m 63 and have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. I wonder what you know about medical care and self-care for the condition. Thanks. -- Donna M., Lafayette, Indiana A: You’re part of a ...

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 ...

Discovering you have atrial fibrillation (aka AFib or AF) could make you feel some anxiety. After all, this most common type of arrhythmia ups your risk for fatal heart conditions and stroke, per the ...

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 ...

Research links artificially-sweetened and sugar-sweetened drinks to a higher risk of atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is associated with a higher risk of stroke and heart attack. It’s not ...