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Heart Disease

The heart is one of the most vital organs. Learn about how to care for it with our articles on heart disease causes, signs and prevention.

I Almost Died of a Blood Clot at Age 38

An undiagnosed genetic mutation combined with birth control pills created the perfect storm for a...
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My “Asthma” Turned Out to Be Chronic Heart Failure

A man explains a doctor's visit for his wheezing eventually led to his chronic heart...
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How to Use an AED: The Device That Saved My Life

A bystander's fast action with an automated external defibrillator, or AED, saved Danny Berger's life...
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7 Amazing Heart Disease Breakthroughs of 2019

Advancements in research, tests, treatments, and prevention strategies have taken a leap forward this year....
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10 Home Remedies that Raise Low Blood Pressure

If you're wondering how to raise low blood pressure, these tried and tested home remedies...
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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.
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The Worst Eating Habits for Cholesterol

Having high cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Here are the eating...
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The 50 Best Foods for Your Heart

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

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...
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8 Sneaky Female Heart Attack Symptoms Women Might Be Ignoring

Heart disease is a top killer of women, but heart attack symptoms are different than...
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I Wore Compression Socks for a Month, and Now I Can’t Live Without Them

I always wondered, what are compression socks used for? I thought they were for the...
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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?...
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7 Silent Signs of a Heart Attack

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

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...
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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....
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20 Foods That Can Help Prevent Clogged Arteries

You're never too young to start eating for your heart. Science suggests these foods could...

10 Ways Your Heart Changes After 50

The big 5-0 equals new challenges for your ticker: Women, menopause can hurt your heart;...
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The 10 Worst Foods for Your Cholesterol

Once-forbidden foods like eggs, shrimp, and other sources of dietary cholesterol aren't as big a...

The States with the Most (and Least) Deadly Heart Attacks

Heart disease claims 610,000 American lives—accounting for about one in every four deaths—each year. Find...
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12 Things You Must Do for a Healthy Heart Attack Recovery

Reclaim your heart health with these doctor-recommended tips, from cardiac rehab to exercise, for a...
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13 Common Infections That May Raise Your Heart Attack Risk

From STDs to pneumonia to flu, certain infections can increase the risk of heart attack...
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12 Foods That May Help Improve Your Circulation

Loading up on these foods may help circulation and stave off the tingling, numbness, or...
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The Best and Worst Diets for Heart Health

Eating right for your heart health is crucial: Heart disease has been the leading cause...
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10 Heart-Healthy Meals Cardiologists Cook for Themselves

Following a heart-healthy diet is easy when you have tested and taste-approved recipes straight from...
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22 Foods That Can Help Lower Blood Pressure

Consuming less sodium is important when it comes to fighting hypertension, but eating more of...

This Fatty Acid Can Actually Reduce Your Heart Attack Risk by 48 Percent

If you're not eating this incredible fat, you're doing your heart a disservice. Find out...

It’s True—this OTC Medication Could Ease Heartbreak

The next time you're feeling rejected, you may want to consider this over-the-counter pain reliever....
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11 Signs You Might Be Headed For a Heart Attack

Your anger level, sleep schedule, marital status, and even your neighborhood's air quality could be...

Doing This Activity 1 Hour a Week Lowers Heart Attack Risk by 70 Percent

With this particular gym trick, you can save your life by committing to just an...