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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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June 7, 2024/Heart Health

Eating Foods With Xylitol Can Be a Risk to Your Heart

Xylitol in processed food can increase risk of heart attack and stroke — but there’s no danger in xylitol in oral care products

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February 28, 2024/Heart Health

Can You Stop a Heart Attack Once It Starts?

There’s no way to stop it once a heart attack is happening, but the most important thing you can do is to call for help

Person taking heart health quiz on a clipboard
February 26, 2024/Heart Health

How Healthy Is Your Heart? Take This Quiz To Find Out

Age, sex and genetics are just a few factors that can affect your risk of developing coronary heart disease

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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

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February 14, 2023/Lung

What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking?

Health benefits start within 20 minutes and continue to grow for years after

woman eating a burger
February 9, 2023/Heart Health

Why Are Heart Attacks on the Rise in Young People?

Sedentary lifestyles are driving up heart attack numbers in the under-40 crowd

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