Your heart beats more than 100,000 times a day — no days off, no complaints. So it's a little wild how easy it is to take it completely for granted. Here's the part nobody loves to hear: heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S., ahead of cancer, accidents, and stroke. And it's sneaky. It often gives zero warning before something serious happens. But here's the good news, and it's really good news: a lot of what protects your heart is simple, everyday stuff. Small c

We've all grown up with certain "facts" about medications and health that feel totally obvious. Take an antibiotic for that cold. Grapefruit only matters with one or two meds. A higher dose means faster results. Except... some of those aren't quite right. And a few of them could actually get you into trouble. Here are eight of the most common medication myths we hear — and what the real story is. Myth #1 : "Antibiotics Will Help Me Get Over This Cold Faster" When you're mise