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Aspirin and your heart: What you should know
Aspirin is well-known for its pain-relieving abilities, but it also can have dramatic and life-saving…
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For heart health, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day
The risk of developing atherosclerosis increases if you skip breakfast, according to a study published…
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Should you see a doctor before starting an exercise program?
You’ve probably heard this advice before: Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise…
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Heavy but healthy: Is it possible?
Obesity is at epidemic levels in the United States, as more than 2 in 3…
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Understanding cholesterol: Taking the good with the bad
The term “cholesterol” may conjure images of serious health issues, but you may not understand…
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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…
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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…
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Heart cancer: Rare, but possible
Cancers like breast, prostate and lung are common. But is it possible for cancer to…
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Cardiac rehab’s an investment in heart health
If you have heart surgery or a cardiac event, your cardiologist may recommend a cardiac rehabilitation…
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