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The heart may be the most-studied and talked about muscle in the human body. What we eat, what we do, how we feel — it all can affect our heart. Our actions over time will determine our heart health…

Humans are creatures of habit. Once we get in a groove, we often don’t even have to think about it. We’ll continue that habit, good or bad, without even giving it much thought. There are certain…

The average human heart beats about 115,000 times per day. The heart beats automatically and usually runs smoothly, efficiently and accurately. But sometimes it can short-circuit, leading to an…

For those who live in seasonal climates like the Midwest, cold winter weather tends to be a sensory experience somewhat forgotten through the year until that first blast of icy wind hits the face. We…

When it comes to heart surgery, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Depending on your specific condition, your surgeon may recommend catheter-based minimally invasive techniques or open-heart…

“Which pocket in your purse do you carry your cigarettes?” The patient pulled a pack from her coat and handed them to Philip Krause, MD, cardiologist at Endeavor Health, who tossed them in the trash…

What comes to mind when you picture dangerous winter activities? Ice climbing, skiing or maybe snowboarding? You may be surprised to learn that, on average, only 38 Americans are killed each year in…

The holidays bring a tremendous amount of stress, hustle and bustle to your life. Between holiday parties, decorating, shopping for gifts and a lack of sleep, there is a lot of pressure to get several…

Smartwatches and other wearables can do an amazing number of things, including potentially alerting you to a common heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is an electrical disorder of…

For many, the holiday season is a whirlwind of parties, food and fun with friends and family. It’s a good excuse to indulge and enjoy the festivities. But keeping tabs on alcohol intake can go a long…

The human heart has four valves — mitral, tricuspid, pulmonary and aortic. These valves have flaps that open and close with each heartbeat. The mitral valve is located between the upper and lower left…

Not everyone is a fan of horror movies and haunted houses. But for some, being scared can be fun if you know it’s not real. That’s because fear puts our nervous system in fight or flight mode, which…