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Life is precious, and so is your heart. Our advice from leading medical experts gives you the tools you need to prioritize your heart health — everything from lifestyle tips to recipe ideas and helpful guidance for specific heart conditions.

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May 18, 2026/Wellness

What Are Pulse Points and Where Can You Find Them?

Nine ‘pulse points’ around your body offer key information about your heart and blood flow

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May 18, 2026/Heart Health

Here’s When (and Why) You Might Need Surgery or TAVR for Severe Aortic Stenosis

Valve replacement procedures can help you live longer and feel better

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May 18, 2026/Heart Health

Heart Valve Surgery Recovery: What To Expect

Recovery time depends on the procedure you have, your overall health and your support system

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May 6, 2026/Heart Health

How the Heat Can Affect Your Heart

Sizzling temperatures force your heart to work much harder

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April 28, 2026/Heart Health

How Prednisone Affects Your Heart

The steroid medication may raise your blood pressure and cause heart palpitations

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April 24, 2026/Heart Health

Why Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms Can Change From Day to Day and Over Time

Factors like dehydration, stress, heavy meals, alcohol and aging can affect how you feel when you’re living with HCM

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April 6, 2026/Heart Health

ATTR-CM Affects Women, Too

Heart wall thickening isn’t as easy to spot in women, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening

Cold hands clasped together and cold feet in socks
March 19, 2026/Heart Health

7 Reasons Why Your Hands and Feet Are Always Cold

While it may be no big deal, underlying conditions that need treatment can also cause cold extremities

Healthcare provider holding stethoscope, talking with patient with their hand on their chest
March 17, 2026/Heart Health

Dilated vs. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: What’s the Difference?

DCM thins and weakens the left ventricular heart wall, while HCM makes those same areas grow thicker

Heart-healthy foods, including salmon, nuts, greens and fruits, and oil in a heart shaped dish
March 10, 2026/Nutrition

Heart-Healthy Foods To Add to Your Grocery List

Eating more natural, whole foods can help lower your risk of heart and cardiovascular diseases

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