More than 33 million people around the world have the irregular, often rapid heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib). It’s more common as you get older. But for reasons that aren’t fully ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. New consumer patient research from the Dallas-based American Heart Association found ...

Atrial fibrillation happens most often in older adults and in people with other heart problems. But it also affects younger people. Roughly 800,000 Americans under age 40 have atrial fibrillation, ...

Share on Pinterest While a modest amount of physical activity may help lower AFib risk, more exercise offers greater protection. SolStock/Getty Images New research indicates that one hour of moderate ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that there may be more than 10.5 million people in the United States living with atrial fibrillation, that is, three times more cases than experts had ...

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 a heart condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. However, some individuals may experience a standard heart rate without medication, depending on ...

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 ...