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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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November 15, 2022/Heart Health

How Alcohol Affects Your Heart

Alcohol use may cause an irregular heartbeat, raised blood pressure and more

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November 14, 2022/Heart Health

Can High Blood Pressure Make You Feel Tired?

Fatigue is more likely caused by low blood pressure or another condition

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November 11, 2022/Heart Health

When To Worry About Heart Palpitations

High heart rate, pain and dizziness can signal something more serious than a skipped beat

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November 4, 2022/Heart Health

5 Common Causes of Heart Palpitations

When your heart skips a beat, it could signal a problem ... or just be too much coffee

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October 28, 2022/Heart Health

How Rooting for Your Team Can Hurt Your Heart (and Not Just Emotionally)

The stress of a high-stakes game can trigger a heart attack in people who are at high risk

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October 5, 2022/Nutrition

Tips To Make Your Pizza Heart-Healthy

For starters, try whole-grain crust, load up on colorful veggies and avoid high-sodium meats

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September 23, 2022/Heart Health

5 Reasons Your Legs May Be Swollen and What To Do About It

It could be your feet need a rest, but swollen legs may also be a sign of a serious condition

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September 15, 2022/Heart Health

Does Garlic Lower Blood Pressure?

It could help with hypertension, but skip the supplement and enjoy garlic in your food instead

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August 22, 2022/Heart Health

Can Kids Living With Heart Conditions Play Sports?

Each child and condition is unique, but most kids can play with proper precautions

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August 18, 2022/Heart Health

What Is a Cardiac Screening for Sports?

An annual exam looking at heart health

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