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Michele Norris

My “Shortness of Breath” Turned Out to Be Chronic Heart Failure

This woman thought her symptoms were simply from asthma and allergies. Her doctor even agreed. Then, she took a turn for the worse.

Niacin Flush: What It Is and What You Can Do About It

Niacin is often prescribed for high cholesterol, but it comes with some potentially unpleasant side...

If You Don’t Eat a Banana Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start

An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Not so much. Try this fruit, instead.

This Is What Really Causes an Enlarged Heart, According to a Heart Doctor

An enlarged heart is a serious condition, but luckily, there are usually signs something's wrong...

8 Silent Signs You May Have Heart Murmur

Heart murmurs can be harmless or signal a more serious heart problem. These are the...

15 Stroke Symptoms in Women We’re Likely to Ignore

Did you know that signs of a stroke can be different in women than men?...

5 Easy Ways to Lower the Top Blood Pressure Number

Try these tweaks to improve your systolic pressure, ensure an accurate reading, and potentially extend...

The Worst Eating Habits for Cholesterol

Having high cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Here are the eating...

Subtle Signs You May Have Clogged Arteries

These surprising clues can point to clogged arteries and underlying heart disease, according to Joel...

The 50 Best Foods for Your Heart

Add these heart-healthy foods to your everyday diet and your ticker will thank you—for decades...

What to Do If Someone Is Having a Heart Attack: Must-Know First Aid

If you think someone is having a heart attack, taking action immediately can save their...

23 Foods That Help Lower High Blood Pressure

Consuming less sodium may be important to help slash blood pressure levels, but eating more...

The Best Foods to Eat to Avoid Clogged Arteries

Certain heart-healthy foods truly act like medicine for your blood vessels, says integrative cardiologist Joel...

10 Subtle Signs You Could Have Congestive Heart Failure

As the heart weakens, it sends you signals that all is not right. Knowing how...

8 Sneaky Heart Attack Symptoms Women Might Be Ignoring

Heart disease is a top killer of women, but heart attack symptoms are different than...

17 Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure (And One Cool Medication Trick)

Cutting down salt is just the beginning. Read on for tips on keeping your circulatory...

My “Asthma” Turned Out to Be Chronic Heart Failure

John Sousa chalked his wheezing up to asthma worsened by seasonal allergies until he realized...

My Healthy Baby Had Cardiac Arrest—Here’s How It Could Have Been Prevented

There's nothing worse than losing a child, and despite losing Simon at four months of...

10 Foods That May Help Lower Cholesterol

Protect your heart by eating more foods that have a beneficial effect on cholesterol. Here...

44 Things Heart Doctors Do to Protect Their Own Hearts

Heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States, more than all cancers combined....

7 Silent Signs of a Heart Attack

Chest pain or pressure, cold sweat, extreme weakness—you know those heart attack signs. But there...

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