We’ve carefully selected these blogs because they are actively working to educate, inspire, and empower their readers with frequent updates and high-quality information. If you would like to tell us about a blog, nominate them by emailing us at bestblogs@healthline.com!

Cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is a collection of diseases which affect the heart. These include coronary artery disease, heart arrhythmias, and heart failure.

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States. When your blood vessels narrow or become blocked, there’s the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

If you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease, you may not be able to change your circumstances. Even so, adjusting your lifestyle may prevent further heart damage. Whether you need support, encouragement, or general information, here’s a look at the best heart disease blogs of the year.

Cathy Elton discovered she had a 90 percent blocked artery at age 44. Like so many others with heart disease, she was advised to modify her diet. From this point forward, Cathy was committed to finding a healthier way to eat. This was her inspiration to start blogging. It’s her desire to educate others on the connection between food and heart health.

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Dr. Stephen Sinatra is a cardiologist with more than 35 years’ experience. He’s ready to share his knowledge with readers, and his blog is a resource for heart-healthy information. You’ll find heart-friendly recipes, healthy living tips, and strategies for maintaining a healthy heart. Read about the connection between estrogen, breast cancer, and your heart, or accept the invitation to share your story with others.

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Tweet him @SinatraMD

Carolyn Thomas was diagnosed with myocardial infarction in 2008 — after being misdiagnosed with acid reflux disease. She has a strong interest and passion for women’s heart health. Her blog is a platform to bring awareness to heart disease, with the hope of encouraging women to seek help sooner for heart disease symptoms.

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This blog features articles written by various contributors, with the goal of informing the general public about ways to improve their heart health and avoid heart disease and stroke. You’ll find articles related to eating better and living longer, plus tips on how to identify a heart attack.

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Tweet them @HarvardHealth

Go Red for Women is committed to spreading awareness and giving women the tools they need to fight cardiovascular disease. The blog features a variety of helpful resources, like how to assess your risk for heart disease and tips to lower this risk. Learn stress management and healthy eating tricks to strengthen your heart and become one less statistic.

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Drugs.com provides satisfying answers to questions about congestive heart failure. Read about the connection between pregnancy and heart disease, or discover the link between heart failure and job loss. The more you understand about heart disease, the easier it’ll be to take care of yourself.

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The Heart Foundation’s blog focuses on ways to improve your health and strengthen your heart. Diet and lifestyle are contributing factors to heart disease. If you enjoy eating, you’ll particularly appreciate this blog because it offers strategies to prepare tasty, yet healthy foods.

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Tweet them @HeartNZ

The Clinton Foundation has several initiatives, which include reducing the prevalence of certain preventable health concerns such as heart disease. The blog includes articles, perspectives, and helpful resources to help parents, healthcare professionals, and educators know the facts when it comes to topics like heart disease, the opioid epidemic, and healthy eating.

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The American Heart Association is dedicated to fighting heart attack and stroke. The organization’s blog offers recent news articles to raise awareness and help readers identify possible symptoms of heart disease. The blog brings attention to World Hypertension Day and informs readers about heart attack symptoms postpartum.

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Lisa Nelson has a strong family history of heart disease and a personal history of high cholesterol despite healthy eating. Some people would be discouraged by this situation, but she maintains a positive attitude and is committed to keeping a close watch on her cholesterol. She believes food can function as medicine. Her blog is a collection of healthy eating tips to help others struggling with cholesterol or heart disease.

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Dr. John Mandrola is a cardiac electrophysiologist, so if you’re battling a heart rhythm disorder, his blog is one to follow. Passion inspired him to start this blog. He offers practical tips on maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle. He discusses many heart-related subjects, including fake atrial fibrillation and questions to ask your doctor.

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Dr. Axel F. Sigurdsson is a cardiologist with more than 20 years’ experience treating people with heart disease. He has a firm grasp on how people can protect themselves from heart disease. He uses his blog to share this knowledge and help others improve their quality of life.

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This blog is written by multiple healthcare professionals, each offering expert advice and insight on conditions related to the heart. Is your medication for high blood pressure ineffective? If so, check out this post on treatment options when medication doesn’t work. Is your child complaining of pain? Read this post for an understanding of chest pains in children.

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Tweet them @MyHeartNet

Ng Peng Hock is the author of this blog, which focuses entirely on heart disease prevention. Whether you’re newly diagnosed with heart disease or you simply want to reduce your risk, this blog provides easy tips to strengthen your heart. Read about alternative therapies such as using coconut to prevent heart disease or check out information linking alcohol dependence at a young age to heart disease. Prevention is the first step to better health.

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