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Symptoms of a heart attack in women vs. men

April 20, 2023

Heart attack symptoms can show up differently for men and women. Learn how to recognize a heart attack when it happens.

5 signs it's time to see a cardiologist

April 10, 2023

If you have certain risk factors or a family history of heart disease, a cardiologist can help you maintain a healthy heart.

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5-step action plan for a healthy heart

March 30, 2023

How to maintain good heart health, including healthy heart diet tips, exercises and learning about your family's health history.

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6 surprising signs your heart health is at risk

March 9, 2023

Learn more about risk factors for heart disease, including the link between dental health and heart disease.

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American Heart Month: How to take care of your...

February 6, 2023 by Tayla Holman

Here are some tips to help you keep your heart healthy.

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6 lifestyle changes to help keep your heartbeat...

February 1, 2022

If your heart beats faster than normal for no reason, it could be a sign of SVT. Here are 6 tips to keep your heart beating steady.

tags: afib , arrhythmia , atrial fibrillation , heart , heartarrhythmia , svt

5 heart attack risks you rarely hear about

January 31, 2022

Heart problems don't always begin in the heart. Here are five surprising heart attack risks.

tags: cardiology , flu , heart attack , heart attack risk , migraines , sleep disorders

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Prevent holiday heart attack

December 1, 2021

During the holidays, there is a 5% increase in heart-related deaths. Protect you and your loved ones with these holiday heart safety tips.

tags: binge eating , cardiology , cpr-saves-lives , er , heart attack , holiday

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Top ten health tips for women

September 6, 2021

No matter if you're young, pregnant, or post-menopausal, we've got you covered with these top ten health tips for women.

tags: anxiety , calcium , caregiver , cervicalcancer , cpr-saves-lives , discrimination , harassment , heartdisease , hormones , hpv , medication , menopause , obgyn , osteoporosis , pregnancy , riskfactors , teenager , womenshealth

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Heart failure and heart rhythm: How they're connected

January 25, 2021

The heart acts as a pump for the body, beating about 3 billion times in an average lifetime. But what happens if the heart loses power?

tags: arrhythmia , cardiology , cpr-saves-lives , heart , heart failure , stroke

How's your heart: Preventing peripheral arterial...

February 25, 2020 by Dr. Syed Rizvi, Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common problem where your peripheral arteries narrow and reduce blood flow to your arms and legs.

tags: cpr-saves-lives , safety , stroke

Brave Heart

February 7, 2020 by Melissa Geedman

Aaron Kendle, 35, devoted fifteen years of his life to the United States Navy SEALS special operations force. Specialized medic, sniper, airborne...

tags: cardiogram , heart , stroke

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