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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…

That big Thanksgiving dinner can be a lot more than just a meal. It’s often an event. People dine on foods they don’t usually eat, like mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce and apple pie, and…

The human heart has four valves — mitral, tricuspid, pulmonary and aortic. These valves have flaps that open and close with each heartbeat. A problem with a valve, such as a valve that doesn’t close…

The saying, “You are what you eat,” is true in a way. The food you use as fuel can keep your body strong and healthy or break it down. It’s a slow process, but choosing healthy food most of the time…

Artificial intelligence (AI) can handle a variety of tasks, some more helpful than others. Endeavor Health cardiologists have found a way AI can improve healthcare for heart patients. Echocardiograms…

When kept in check, cholesterol is not a bad thing. In fact, your body needs it to help build cells. However, that waxy substance carried in your blood stream could also pose serious health risks if…