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Why Black Licorice Can Make Your Heart Skip a Beat — Literally
If your heart skips a beat every time you treat yourself to black licorice — it may know something you don’t. In rare cases, black licorice can cause an irregular heartbeat. Find out how much is too much.
Recipe: Cool Tropical Smoothie
What’s not to love about this refreshing blend of tropical flavors: mango, coconut and lime, plus strawberries? Especially when you can squeeze in your minimum daily serving of veggies!
10 Heart Disease Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
Heart disease causes more U.S. deaths yearly than all types of cancer combined. Yet myths about heart disease and its prevention persist. Discover the facts behind the fiction.
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Are You Eating the DASH Diet?
Not sure how well you’re doing following the DASH diet to control your blood pressure? Find out by taking this interactive quiz.
6 Reasons Why Your Blood Pressure Meds Aren’t Working
What can doctors do when drugs don’t control your high blood pressure? Our expert explains the options.
Why Chronic High Blood Pressure Is So Dangerous
Our expert explains why chronic high blood pressure is so bad for your body — and offers tips for lowering yours to an optimal level.
6 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This means the force of blood pushing against their artery walls is too high, which can damage the arteries and greatly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney failure. Lowering systolic blood pressure … Read More
Busting 6 Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
How much do you know about your blood pressure and heart rate? Our cardiologist debunks common myths.
5 Kidney Failure Symptoms to See Your Doctor About
Kidney failure, also called renal failure, is known as a “silent killer.” But you can turn up the volume: Learn five signs of kidney failure and two risk factors for kidney disease to watch out for.
