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Your heart is as unique as you are, and at Endeavor Health, we believe your treatment should reflect that individuality. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all solutions. With the power of your DNA…

For decades, cardiovascular medicine often required complex, invasive surgeries like open-heart procedures, where the chest was opened, the heart stopped and machines took over to keep the body…

Healthy eating is not just a choice — it’s a gift you give yourself every day. It fuels your body, supports cell regeneration, lowers inflammation and uplifts your mood. But more than that, it’s a…

Sometimes we feel it when something is wrong with our heart, and sometimes we don’t. A heart attack has some well-known symptoms. But with high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease…

When someone as fit as Ratona Harr, a spin class instructor, has a heart attack, it’s a wake-up call for everyone. Harr was leading a class when she started to feel pressure in her chest, the American…

Resolutions, no matter how small, can be great challenges. They motivate us to try something new, inspired by the fresh start of a new calendar year. Some of the most common — losing weight…

When you can’t catch your breath, everything feels harder to do. From walking up stairs to playing with grandchildren, shortness of breath can put a damper on daily life. When Deborah Haracz first met…

When Deborah Haracz first met Mark Ricciardi, MD, a cardiologist with Endeavor Health, she was experiencing significant shortness of breath. She had been dealing with her breathlessness, caused by a…

With the holiday season comes wintery weather, time spent with family, and of course, delicious home-cooked meals. For those who want to follow a heart-healthy diet, it might feel impossible this time…

For many, the phrase “heart-healthy eating” instantly conjures images of bland, boring meals. Heck, “healthy eating” can have the same effect. But food that’s good for your heart can also be appealing…

Stress can do a number on your health, causing sleep disturbances, digestive issues, even a broken heart. The mental burden of psychological stress causes a physical reaction. We tense up, feel…

Keeping your heart healthy is not something you may think about every day. But you should. The American Heart Association (AHA) reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and…