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Diabetes can do a lot of damage to your health, such as nerve damage, vision loss and kidney disease. It can also lead to heart disease — the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. What…

Humans are creatures of habit. Both healthy habits and … decidedly less so. Daily routines can be a struggle to change. So when someone is trying to stick with a potentially dramatic lifestyle shift…

It’s probably safe to say everyone is familiar with the common symptoms of a heart attack. In fact, the first thing people often think of is likely the movie version, where a man in sudden agony…

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…