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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

            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.

            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

            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

            7 Worst Things for a Woman's Heart

            February 18, 2019
            Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States — killing one woman every 76 seconds — yet only one out of five American...

            tags: anxiety , cardiac health , cardiology , dieting , dieting , heart attack , heart disease , heart failure , heart failure , heart health , obesity , obesity , post-menopause , post-menopause , stress

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

            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

            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

            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

            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

            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

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

            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

            Understanding the latest blood pressure guidelines

            February 1, 2018
            The latest evidence shows that high blood pressure, even at moderate levels, is harmful to your health, so prevention and earlier diagnosis are...
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