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You eat well, get regular exercise and don’t smoke in an effort to keep your heart healthy. But the one factor you can’t control is family health history. When heart disease runs in the family, it…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every 40 seconds someone in the United States suffers a heart attack. These attacks can be deadly but the outcome is greatly affected by…

When most people think of narrowed or blocked blood vessels, they think about it in terms of how it might affect the heart. But reduced or blocked blood flow can also affect other areas of your body…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and affects more than 18 million adults in the United States. Coronary…

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…

A heart attack [LINK to Heart Attack Warning Signs article] often comes as a surprise. What’s more, after having a heart attack, life suddenly changes. It’s extremely common to experience depression…

Oftentimes, the flu sneaks up on us. We unexpectedly become feverish, weak and achy with a cough and a nasty sore throat. It’s an unpleasant experience for most that can drag on for at least a week.…

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…

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…

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…