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Is it possible to have a heart attack and not even realize it? The short answer is yes. As strange as it may sound, it is possible to have a heart attack with symptoms so mild or unexpected that they…

After the trauma of a heart attack or a heart procedure, one of the last things you may want to consider is committing to a months-long follow-up program involving exercise. Cardiac rehabilitation is…

Have you ever eaten a spicy meal and felt a burning pain in your chest afterward? It can be unsettling, especially if you worry that it means something’s wrong with your heart. Is the burning pain…

The new Endeavor Health Cardiovascular Institute at Glenbrook Hospital will be a regional destination for the most advanced heart care on the North Shore.

Twenty years ago, in the twilight hours before sunrise, Jay Reardon of Glenview woke up to bone-crushing pressure in his chest that made it difficult for him to breathe. Within minutes, he arrived at…

Having your blood pressure taken is a routine assessment and an important indicator of your health. It helps your healthcare team assess your cardiovascular health, including the detection of high…

Did you know nearly 40% of adults in the United States have high cholesterol? Cholesterol, a waxy substance produced by your liver and found in some foods, plays a crucial role in cell membrane…

The evening of Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 started with a paddle tennis match that ended in a way neither Steve Farber, 56, nor Jon Gault, 51, could have predicted. Instead of battling it out on opposite…

Here’s an attention-getting fact: If 50% of your family has heart disease before age 50, you are at a 50% higher risk of having heart disease. Heart disease is broad and includes many conditions, such…

February is Heart Month, and did you know that your heart is a muscle that needs to be exercised? Revving up your heart rate through exercise or doing something you enjoy, like dancing or even walking…

Following a heart-healthy diet doesn’t need to be difficult or complicated. You just need to know which foods you should focus on and which foods you should eat less often. Here are a few tips to get…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States with one person dying every 36 seconds from the condition. Fortunately…