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Selfie safety

March 16, 2020

Pressure to take captivating selfies has led to injury and even deaths. Stay safe and follow these tips when taking selfies.

tags: facebook , instagram , selfie deaths , selfies , selfie safety , social media , twitter

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Is chocolate good for your heart?

February 14, 2020

Chocolate may contain specific benefits to your heart health. Find out how the right chocolate can lead to a healthy heart.

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5 heart risk factors to watch after age 40

February 10, 2020

Your risk of heart disease and heart attack increases as you age. Watch for these 5 risk factors after age 40.

tags: age and your heart , cholesterol , heart attack , heart disease , high blood pressure

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What is AFib: know the symptoms, reduce the risks

September 23, 2019

AFib—or atrial fibrillation—is a serious condition. Get the facts on symptoms, treatment, and reducing risk of stroke or heart failure.

tags: afib , afib treatment , atrial fibrillation , atrial fibrillation risks , atrial fibrillation symptoms

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5 Heart Attack Risks You Rarely Hear About

February 14, 2019

Many times your heart’s health is slowly compromised by conditions like diabetes, obesity or chronic stress, which could manifest into a heart...

tags: aspirin , aspirin therapy , autoimmune disease , cardiac , emergency room , er , flu , flu shot , flu vaccine , heart attack , heart health , influenza , lupus , migraine , rheumatoid arthritis , sleep apnea

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Raise your Afib awareness and cut your risk

October 29, 2018

AFib is the most common type of arrhythmia, affecting up to 6.1 million people in the U.S.

tags: afib , afib symptoms , atrial fibrillation , irregular heartbeat

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The silent dangers of PAD

October 26, 2018

8.5 million Americans are affected by PAD, but many don't know they have it. Are you one of them?

tags: pad , peripheral artery disease , symptoms

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How to avoid a heart attack when your team is ...

October 25, 2018

Have you ever watched your favorite team blow a lead and said, “You guys are killing me?" Well, you might not be far from the truth.

tags: blood pressure , heart attack , heart disease , heart health

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Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

August 21, 2018

Summer is a season of sun-soaked gatherings and grilling out. Amid all the cookouts and events, it can be tempting to help yourself to just one...

tags: cardiology , heart attack , heart health

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All heart: little changes add up for a heart-healthy...

August 21, 2018

Losing weight is the best way to boost your heart health but extreme diets and lifestyle changes are often too much change to keep up long-term...

tags: cardiology , heart disease , heart health , heart-healthy lifestyle

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High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

August 15, 2018

Having high cholesterol can lead to serious health complications, including heart attack and stroke. Learn what cholesterol is, its causes, risk...

tags: cardiac health , cardiac health , cardiology , cardiovascular health , cardiovascular health , cholesterol , cholesterol , hdl , hdl , heart attack , heart health , high cholesterol , high cholesterol , ldl , ldl , stroke

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The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

August 15, 2018

The risk factors may be the same, but understanding the differences between a stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest could mean the difference...

tags: cardiac arrest , cardiology , heart attack , heart health , stroke

Frankfort Regional Blog

Heart & Vascular

Selfie safety

Is chocolate good for your heart?

5 heart risk factors to watch after age 40

What is AFib: know the symptoms, reduce the risks

5 Heart Attack Risks You Rarely Hear About

Raise your Afib awareness and cut your risk

The silent dangers of PAD

How to avoid a heart attack when your team is ...

Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

All heart: little changes add up for a heart-healthy...

High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

Frankfort Regional Blog

Heart & Vascular

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