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Understanding Cholesterol

January 11, 2018

“You can't have too much of a good thing,” the saying goes. But more often than not, you can. Sunshine is good, for example,...

tags: cholesterol , diet , health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health , nutrition

Is Heart Disease Genetic?

January 11, 2018

Maybe you already know that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the US. You consider yourself to be pretty healthy, so you don't...

tags: cardiovascular disease , diet , exercise , health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health , nutrition

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Lose Weight and Strengthen Joints with Interval...

October 18, 2016

From walking to engaging in team sports, exercise comes in many forms

tags: ablation , aging , exercise , get-covered-america , healthy heart , heart health , interval training , joint health , joint pain , running , sports , walking , weight loss

The Quick-Fix Mediterranean Diet

June 21, 2016

Adding international flair to your diet could quickly lead to a healthier heart.

tags: diet , healthy heart , heart disease , heart health , mediterranean diet , nutrition , vitamins

Who's In The Operating Room With You During Heart...

November 19, 2015

Having heart surgery is scary enough. Having a bunch of masked strangers stand over as you prepare to have surgery is even scarier.

tags: health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health , preparing for surgery , surgery

Heart Valves: 3 Ways They Behave Like School Crossing...

September 18, 2015

Remember your elementary school crossing guard? As you approached the intersection, she'd raise her paddle to halt traffic and let you cross...

tags: health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health

Circulatory System Function: Why Your Heart...

August 19, 2015

You remember how Dorothy, Toto, and the rest of the gang were trying to make their way to see the Wizard of Oz? That's kind of how veins...

tags: cardiovascular disease , healthy heart , heart , heart health

5 Reasons Why A Heart Arrhythmia Can Be So Dangerous

June 22, 2015

Your heart is an electrical powerhouse. It beats 100,000 times, pumping nearly 2,000 gallons of blood”daily”all thanks to its internal...

tags: cardiac arrest , fainting , health , healthy heart , heart , heart arrhythmia , heart health , stroke , wellness

Things To Know If You're Child Has A Congenital...

February 17, 2015

February is American Heart Month. The well-publicized observancy does a ton to raise money and awareness for preventable heart disease. And with...

tags: baby , congenital heart defect , healthy heart , heart , heart health , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds