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7 lifestyle changes to prevent a second heart attack
Once you’ve had a heart attack, your chance of having another is higher. A heart attack weakens the heart, making it more susceptible to problems caused by plaques and…
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Heart attacks in women: 3 things to know
Though cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, there are some important differences between the sexes when it comes specifically to heart attacks.…
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Heart attacks can be a threat to deer hunters
Deer hunting gets the adrenaline pumping for many outdoors enthusiasts in Wisconsin and Michigan. While many memories are made in the woods, some remembrances involve heart attacks that put…
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Heart attack symptoms, warning signs for men vs. women
This handy guide will give you a better understanding heart attack warning signs — so everyone is prepared.
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Quiet killers: Silent heart attacks may have deafening consequences
Most often, heart attacks come with warning signs, like shortness of breath, chest pain, indigestion or discomfort in the neck, left arm or jaw. With silent heart attacks, no…
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PTSD after heart attacks and other mental health concerns
An article on the New York Times wellness blog said heart attacks may have dramatic consequences for your mental health, including developing post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD after heart…
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Did you know: Heart attacks increase over the holidays
Numerous studies have shown a disturbing trend of heart attacks increasing over the winter holiday season. In central Wisconsin we might attribute this rise in heart attacks to colder…
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Prevent hypothermia, heart attacks in cold weather
Walking, shoveling snow and outdoor sports are a normal part of winter for Midwesterners. As you stay active this winter, take steps to prevent heart attacks, hypothermia, frostbite and…
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Heart attack vs. cardiac arrest: A serious difference
“Serious as a heart attack,” is a common phrase that signifies the severity of a topic. But cardiac arrest is different from and more serious than a heart attack.…