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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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Heart-healthy desserts: New Year's resolution ...

January 3, 2022

Pick a new year's resolution you can keep. Enjoy dessert without cheating on your heart-health diet.

tags: cardiology , healthy eating , healthy snacking , heart health , heart-healthy diet , new years resolution

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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

Avoid these holiday hazards to stay safe

November 15, 2021

During the holidays, emergency rooms see a seasonal spike of common accidents. Find out what you can do to stay safe and merry.

tags: covid-19 , emergency care , emergency room , holidays , safety

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9 of the worst health mistakes men make

September 6, 2021

6 out of 10 men don't go to the doctor when they should. But do you know the real consequences of that startling statistic?

tags: menshealth , preventativehealth , screenings , substanceabuse

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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

Why you should always say 'no' to tobacco

June 8, 2021

Tobacco is harmful in countless ways to your health. Read how you can improve your health if you quit smoking today.

tags: cigar , cigars , e-cigarettes , hookah , lung cancer , nicotine , quit smoking , quitting smoking , smokeless tobacco , smoking , tobacco , vaping

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How working too much affects your heart

February 1, 2021

If you're regularly clocking a 60 hour work week, the toll is more than just emotional: Those long hours may also be harmful for your heart.

tags: cardiology , cpr-saves-lives , heart , heartmonth , stroke , worklifebalance

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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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