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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…

Many people know the symptoms of a heart attack and are somewhat familiar with the lifestyle choices that can lead to one. That can make it especially disconcerting when someone who appears fit 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…

Heart attack. Stroke. Kidney disease. Vision loss. Sexual dysfunction. These are some of the problems you face if your blood pressure gets too high. It’s important to note that high blood pressure…

You can decide what you eat, whether you exercise or start smoking, but you can’t choose your genetic makeup. Your family history of disease is something you can’t change, yet it influences your…

Over the years, cancer treatment options have advanced, becoming more effective and targeted. The downside of these therapies, besides potentially unpleasant side effects, is the effect they can have…