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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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January 23, 2024/Heart Health

Checking Your Heart Rate While Sleeping? Here’s What Those Numbers Mean

Your heart rate naturally slows down while you sleep, but lower numbers aren’t always concerning

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January 16, 2024/Heart Health

Can Aspirin Lower Blood Pressure?

Don’t believe the rumors about aspirin being a magic way to lower BP

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December 27, 2023/Heart Health

7 New Year’s Resolutions To Improve Your Heart Health

Resolve to move a little more, drink a little less, eat a little healthier, sleep a little better and destress a lot

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December 7, 2023/Nutrition

How To Make a Vegetarian Diet Work for a Healthier Heart

Giving up meat can have a significant effect on lowering cholesterol

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Person overheated lying on chair on the beach; heart rythym next to him
December 5, 2023/Heart Health

How the Heat Can Affect Your Heart

Sizzling temperatures force your heart to work much harder

A sad couple standing on each side of a large broken heart
December 4, 2023/Heart Health

Yes, You Can Die From a Broken Heart — But No, It’s Not Likely at All

The emotional toll of loss and other strong emotions can have life-threatening physical effects

Biker in foreground with healthy food in air behind him, cycling towards a healthy heartbeat.
November 9, 2023/Heart Health

Lowering Your Risk of Atrial Fibrillation After Heart Surgery

Making healthy lifestyle changes ahead of surgery can help you avoid AFib after

Person using electronic blood pressure monitor at home.
November 7, 2023/Heart Health

Buying a Home Blood Pressure Monitor? 6 Things You Need To Know

Steer clear of bells and whistles — simple, affordable monitors are all you really need

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November 1, 2023/Heart Health

The Relationship Between Your Heart Rate and Blood Pressure

Both are related to your cardiovascular system, and both can impact the other

generational family at home
October 30, 2023/Heart Health

What a Family History of Heart Disease Means for Your Health

Knowing what you can do to prevent or manage heart disease is half the battle

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