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Have you ever felt like your heart flip-flopped or skipped a beat, or experienced a fluttering feeling in your chest? That could be atrial fibrillation (AFib), one of the most common types of…

When you’re told you have heart disease, whether it’s after a dramatic event like a heart attack, an irregular heartbeat, or the anxiety associated with cardiac testing, it can lead to distress…

Chicago Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk stopped by the new Endeavor Health Cardiovascular Institute at Glenbrook Hospital for a tour — and to brighten everyone’s workday.

When you push yourself physically and force your heart and lungs to work overtime, it makes your whole body stronger. This is why regular exercise is a crucial component of heart health. The bouts of…

You’ve probably heard it all before — warnings to quit smoking, eat more vegetables and exercise in order to keep your heart healthy. It’s not new. But is it really that crucial? How strictly do we…

Ever heard the expressions, “You nearly gave me a heart attack,” “I was worried to death,” or “It broke my heart?” The heart and the mind are intimately connected. Negative states of mind, including…

Let’s focus on a healthy heart. Heart disease affects one in four men and remains the leading cause of death for men. Don't wait for something bad to happen to you before taking action. Learn how to…

Pictured above: Mark Ricciardi, MD, chief of structural heart disease at Endeavor Health. When you are sick, a clinical trial can offer hope on the horizon. The results can be game-changing. Mark…

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in both men and women. Many people consider cancer, especially breast cancer, to be the number one cause of death in women and therefore underestimate…

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of irregular heartbeat, and feels like a fluttering, skipping or pounding feeling in your chest. It can happen for a number of reasons. Getting older…

The potential to improve overall health with regular exercise is impressive — but not enough people are taking advantage of the benefits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports less…

A new regional destination for the most advanced heart care is now open on the North Shore. The Endeavor Heath Cardiovascular Institute at Glenbrook Hospital provides cutting-edge, comprehensive heart…