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Fish oil benefits and limits for heart health
Fish oil has health benefits, but it’s not a wonder supplement. It’s important to know…
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Medical treatment for varicose veins has come a long way
Varicose veins in your legs may be doing more than making you self-conscious in shorts,…
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Tips for how to check your blood pressure at home
Checking your blood pressure at home is a critical part of managing high blood pressure or hypertension. Blood…
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Speech recovery after stroke focuses on function
Sudden difficulty speaking, including slurred speech or use of garbled words, is a sign of…
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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…
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Cardio vs. lifting: What’s the best exercise for heart health?
You want to improve your heart health and strength, but don’t know the best exercise…
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On warfarin? Anticoagulant clinics can help
Patients on warfarin need periodic blood tests to make sure the medication is working properly.…
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Healthy heart rate: How’s your personal engine running?
Think of your heart rate as a speedometer, like the kind in your car, that…
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EKG test: What is it for?
An electrocardiogram (also known as an EKG or ECG) is a quick, non-invasive and painless…