The occasional blistering hot shower is likely harmless, but experts have warned consistently turning up the heat may raise the risk of heart disease, cardiac arrest and stroke.

Deaths from heart disease and stroke have declined in recent years, but they remain the leading cause of death for Americans, according to a new report from the American Heart Association.

Doctors are issuing warnings about regular habits shared by millions of Americans that, unbeknownst to them, are significantly raising their chances of having a stroke.

"While the spring shift—when we lose an hour of sleep—has been linked to a minimal increase in stroke risk in people..."