Mild heart attacks may cause less damage, but they can still lead to serious complications and require medical attention
Congenital heart disease, genetic conditions and unhealthy lifestyle habits can put teens at higher risk for heart attack
Obesity, age and preexisting heart conditions can all raise your risk of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy
Absolutely! In fact, in many ways, exercise is key to recovery
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To help determine what you’re experiencing, focus on how the pain feels, the location of the pain, when it started and how long it lasts
Stopping this critical medication on your own increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and more
Don’t ignore chest pressure that lingers and can’t be explained
Your life depends on this incredible organ doing its job 24/7
Not all chest discomfort is a symptom of a heart attack
Sedentary lifestyles are driving up heart attack numbers in the under-40 crowd
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