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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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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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EKG test: What is it for?
An electrocardiogram (also known as an EKG or ECG) is a quick, non-invasive and painless…
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Why some people have low sodium levels in their blood
Most Americans eat more sodium than their bodies require. Too much sodium can worsen high…
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Pacemaker surgery: Fixing low heart rate or bradycardia
A pacemaker is a device implanted during surgery, which “delivers electrical impulses to the heart…
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Causes of fainting: A sign of cardiac issues
According to the American Heart Association, about 41 percent of Americans have fainted at some…
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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…
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Heart stress tests: What do they show?
If you’re simply feeling stressed, that’s not a reason for a stress test. But if…
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The type 2 diabetes epidemic: How you can fight back
A figure released by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimated the total cost of diagnosed…
A healthy living blog from Marshfield Clinic Health System
A healthy living blog from Marshfield Clinic Health System
