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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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February 19, 2025/Heart Health

6 Ways To Relieve Lactose Intolerance Symptoms

Medications, dietary changes, abdominal massage and physical activity can all help you start to feel better

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February 17, 2025/Heart Health

Blood Thinners for Afib: Who Needs Them and Why

Having atrial fibrillation increases your risk of stroke — but blood thinners can help for many people

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February 12, 2025/Heart Health

Can Dehydration Cause Heart Palpitations?

Yes — and depending on the level of dehydration, you may need emergency care

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February 11, 2025/Nutrition

Is Sugar Bad for Your Heart?

A high intake of sugar can cause an increase in ‘bad’ cholesterol and a decrease in ‘good’ cholesterol

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February 10, 2025/Heart Health

Living With ATTR-CM: Your Questions Answered

Living with this rare cardiac condition is easier than it used to be, thanks to new treatments, clinical trials and a strong support network

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February 7, 2025/Nutrition

Heart-Healthy Diets: Eating Plans Your Heart Will Love

The Mediterranean diet, DASH diet or more plant-based eating plans can improve heart health

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February 6, 2025/Heart Health

What Causes Heart Attacks in Young People?

Congenital heart disease, genetic conditions and unhealthy lifestyle habits can put teens at higher risk for heart attack

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February 6, 2025/Heart Health

8 Proven Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure

Medication, exercise and diet changes can all help

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February 3, 2025/Heart Health

Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Your Heart Rate?

Yes, grabbing a few beers or a couple of glasses of wine or cocktails with friends can increase your heart rate — dangerously in some cases

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January 17, 2025/Heart Health

Taking a Statin? Here’s Why You Don’t Need CoQ10 Supplements

There’s not enough evidence to show that this supplement has any effect on muscle aches from cholesterol-lowering meds

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