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Swimming: Joint-friendly and Good for Your Heart
Swimming can be good for you regardless of your age, weight and health condition — even if you’ve had a cardiac event like a heart attack. Learn more from our cardiac rehabilitation specialists.
Can Taking Cinnamon Supplements Lower Your Blood Sugar?
A slew of supplements on the market claim to help reduce blood sugar levels and heart attack risk for people with diabetes. But can cinnamon help improve your numbers?
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: 5 Things Raise Your Risk
You may think the most common single cause of death in the United States is heart attack. Or cancer. Or stroke. But it’s actually sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Learn about sudden cardiac arrest and the 5 things that can raise your risk.
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Yes, You Can (and Should) Still Go to the ER for Emergencies During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Medical emergencies like heart attack and stroke always need prompt treatment. Here’s how hospitals are keeping emergency departments safe during the pandemic and why it’s crucial to not delay emergency care.
Is ‘White Coat Syndrome’ Dangerous?
If your blood pressure spikes to higher-than-normal levels when you go to your doctor’s office, that’s called “white coat syndrome.” While it was once thought to be harmless, newer studies suggest otherwise.
Why You Need to Get Enough Sleep for a Healthy Heart
You need to get enough sleep for your heart’s health. Here’s what effects not getting enough ZZZs can have on calcium buildup and hormone levels.
Why a ‘Widowmaker’ Heart Attack Is So Dangerous
A heart attack is particularly dangerous when it’s caused by blockage in the left anterior descending artery, which supplies blood to the larger, front part of the heart, earning it this scary-sounding nickname.
It’s True (But Rare) That You Can Be Scared to Death
Want to know something scary? Fear or Intense emotion can actually trigger a heart attack in some individuals. Meaning, we can actually be scared to death.
How Fall Yard Work Can Cause Heart Problems
It’s important when raking leaves to realize you could be at risk for a heart attack. Raking can be just as strenuous as shoveling snow or other cardiovascular activity. Know the warning signs and dangers to your heart that can happen during your fall leaf cleanup.
