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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.

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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...

12 Heart Health Breakthroughs That Could Save Your Life

Advancements in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are helping more people survive heart attacks and live...
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6 Warning Signs You May Be at Risk for Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest is often thought of as coming on suddenly without warning, but research suggests...

One Woman Was 35, Healthy, and Pregnant Until a Heart Condition Threatened Her Life

When Eliz Greene was 35 and pregnant, the unthinkable happened—she had a spontaneous coronary artery...

This Surprising Symptom Could Be a Sign of a Heart Attack in Women

While chest pain or pressure is one of the most common signs of a heart...

12 Times Aspirin Won’t Work—and Could Be Dangerous

A daily aspirin regimen sounds healthy, but aspirin can be dangerous for people with certain...

This Amount of Sleep Could Be Dangerous for Your Arteries

Here’s more evidence that you should make getting a good night’s sleep a priority

8 Ways to Prevent Stress and Heart Disease

Yes, stress takes a major toll on your ticker. But integrative cardiologist Joel K. Kahn,...

How Your Cholesterol May Be Rising While You Sleep

Sleep apnea doesn't just make you snore loudly, feel perpetually sleepy, or even gain weight....
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8 Silent Signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Don't miss these symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that can occur...

9 Silent Signs of Atrial Fibrillation You Should Know

Without obvious symptoms, deciphering whether or not you may have the heart condition afib requires...

14 Things You Think Cause Heart Disease But Don’t

Health headlines are quick to stress all the things that cause heart disease—but they're not...

13 Foods Cardiologists Try to Never Eat

Day in and day out cardiologists see the effects of what a poor diet can...
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The Worst Heart Health Advice Cardiologists Have Heard

There's a lot of misinformation out there. We asked cardiologists for the biggest mistakes people...

How to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke: 30 Ways to Reduce Your Risk

Take cardiovascular disease from high risk to lower with these simple tips.
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25 Heart-Health Secrets Cardiologists Want You to Know

The surprising things your heart doctor really thinks about your weight, your red wine habit,...

The 6 Most Dangerous Times for Your Heart, According to a Cardiologist

Holistic heart doc Joel K. Kahn, MD, shares when your heart is most at risk...
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8 Ways to Keep Your Heart Valves Healthy

Along with heart rate, blood pressure, and maintaining healthy arteries, you should also work to...

These Latest Heart-Health Findings Could Just Save Your Life

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., but...
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The Most Important Thing I Did After My Heart Attack, According to Survivors

We asked heart attack survivors to tell us their personal stories about the lifestyle changes...
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16 Things Doctors Do to Lower Their High Cholesterol

Doctors get high cholesterol, too. Here are heart-healthy tips from doctors and some things they...
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14 Secrets from Countries with the Lowest Heart Disease Rates

Japan, Korea, and France have some of the lowest rates of heart disease in the...

7 Things That Happen When Your Heart Stops Beating

If your heart stops beating does that mean you're having a heart attack? No. Cardiologists...

The Aneurysm You Could Be at Risk For—It’s Not in Your Brain

While heart attacks get a lot of press, other heart issues like aortic aneurysms can...
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9 Things to Know About Heart Attacks Before You Have One

Recognize these common heart attack signs and symptoms so you know what to expect before...

5 Heart Disease Risk Factors You Might Not Know

These little-known factors that can really contribute to your heart health.