Runners and other endurance athletes have lower heart rates, especially if they carry the fitness gene. Learn if this gene can protect you from heart disease.

Explains how some marathon runners might not be safe from heart disease. Understand why proper training and medical advice are important before the big race.

Older runners increase their risk of heart disease if they overexert themselves. Watch this video and see why beginners need to discuss their exercise program with a doctor.

Physical activity, such as running, can lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Find out other important facts about exercise to prevent heart disease.

Reach your target heart rate (THR) each time you run, and help reduce your risk of heart disease. Calculate your THR here.

Expert explains why vigorous exercises like running require less time than moderate exercises. Find other answers to questions you might have about heart disease and exercise.

Answer 12 questions in this true or false test to see how much you know about physical activity and heart disease.

Your pulse increases after running and might help indicate heart disease. Look to this tool to learn how to take your pulse correctly.

Frequent exercise like running can help prevent heart disease. Learn how exercising for 30 minutes each day can benefit your heart.

One reason doctor’s administer a stress test is to see if running is the right exercise for you. Discover how this test can help prevent heart disease.