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High blood pressure, hypertension can cause stroke
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is bad for your health in many ways, and one…
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BE FAST: Stroke warning signs
Time is everything when someone you love is having a stroke, which is why it…
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Valvular heart disease on the rise
As Americans continue to live longer so does the risk of developing valvular heart disease…
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Broken heart syndrome: You can die of a broken heart
While broken heart syndrome symptoms often mirror that of a heart attack, its causes are…
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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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Is my chest discomfort from my heart?
When your heart muscles don’t receive enough oxygen-rich blood, chest pain – or angina –…
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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…
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Ins and outs of coronary angioplasty: 5 things to know
Before 1977, if you had a blocked artery in your heart, you probably required bypass…
A healthy living blog from Marshfield Clinic Health System
A healthy living blog from Marshfield Clinic Health System
