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5 Surprising Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack
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5 Surprising Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | October 13, 2017

Everyone knows the big three–don’t smoke, lose weight, get exercise–but did you know there are additional, easy ways to keep your heart healthy?

Move As If Your Health Depended Upon It!
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Move As If Your Health Depended Upon It!

Suzanne Steinbaum | October 2, 2017

In this video, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum explains her personal philosophy regarding exercise and why you should keep moving!

Denial Is Dangerous When It Comes to Your Health
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Denial Is Dangerous When It Comes to Your Health

Suzanne Steinbaum | October 2, 2017

In this video, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum explains how living in denial and ignoring heart disease is dangerous for your health.

Marijuana May Give You High Blood Pressure
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Marijuana May Give You High Blood Pressure

September 29, 2017

Marijuana can relieve pain, improve appetite, and quell seizures. But it may boost blood pressure.

5 Tests to Determine Your Heart Disease Risk
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5 Tests to Determine Your Heart Disease Risk

James de Lemos, MD | August 9, 2017

Everyone’s familiar with the traditional risk factors for heart disease. There’s elevated cholesterol…high blood pressure…and diabetes. What you might not…

Are You at Risk for a Silent Heart Attack?
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Are You at Risk for a Silent Heart Attack?

Gregory S. Thomas, MD, MPH | June 9, 2017

Most of us think we know what a heart attack looks and feels like. Pain or discomfort in the chest…shortness…

Is Taking Aspirin for Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Worth the Risk?
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Is Taking Aspirin for Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Worth the Risk?

Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD | May 1, 2017

Advice differs about who should start an aspirin regimen and who should continue one.

How to Survive A Heart Attack
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How to Survive A Heart Attack

Gregory S. Thomas, MD, MPH | April 4, 2017

Every year, about 750,000 Americans have a heart attack. Even though advances in emergency care and cardiology have greatly improved…

An Irregular Heartbeat Can Cause A Stroke
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An Irregular Heartbeat Can Cause A Stroke

Hugh Calkins, MD | March 27, 2017

Try these new approaches to protect yourself against atrial fibrillation… If you have a type of irregular heartbeat known as…

Reasons Why Your Blood Pressure Is Still High

Reasons Why Your Blood Pressure Is Still High

Holly Kramer, MD, MPH | March 27, 2017

New research shows how 100,000 lives could be saved each year... When it comes to treating serious medical conditions, you…

Meet the Real Villain of High Blood Pressure—Sugar

Meet the Real Villain of High Blood Pressure—Sugar

James J. DiNicolantonio, PharmD | March 6, 2017

When it comes to high blood pressure, Public Enemy #1 has always been salt. For years, our doctors, governments, dietary…

Taking a Statin? Beware of These Dangerous Interactions With Other Heart Drugs
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Taking a Statin? Beware of These Dangerous Interactions With Other Heart Drugs

Barbara S. Wiggins, PharmD | February 13, 2017

If you’re taking a statin drug to help reduce your risk for heart attack or stroke, you wouldn’t expect it…

Omega-3 Supplements May Save Your Life After A Heart Attack
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Omega-3 Supplements May Save Your Life After A Heart Attack

January 31, 2017

You’ve survived a heart attack. But you’re worried—could another one be waiting to happen? After all, it’s a vulnerable time.…

Fainting: How to Tell When It’s Dangerous
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Fainting: How to Tell When It’s Dangerous

Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy, MBBS, CCFP-EM, MSc | October 13, 2016

Fainting can be a frightening experience—especially if you don’t know what’s caused it. In most cases, it’s something harmless. But…

Can Aspirin Therapy Really Work for You?
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Can Aspirin Therapy Really Work for You?

Mark J. Alberts, MD | August 15, 2016

Up to one in four people aren’t getting the expected heart benefits… For millions of Americans, popping one or two…