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Life is precious, and so is your heart. Our advice from leading medical experts gives you the tools you need to prioritize your heart health — everything from lifestyle tips to recipe ideas and helpful guidance for specific heart conditions.

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June 7, 2024/Heart Health

Eating Foods With Xylitol Can Be a Risk to Your Heart

Xylitol in processed food can increase risk of heart attack and stroke — but there’s no danger in xylitol in oral care products

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May 31, 2024/Heart Health

How To Get Rid of Chest Pain at Home

If your provider has ruled out a serious cause, you can treat chest pain at home with antacids, inhalers or anti-inflammatory medications

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Is Joint Pain Linked to Heart Disease?

Research shows a strong association between rheumatoid arthritis and heart issues

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April 26, 2024/Nutrition

Heart-Healthy Foods To Add to Your Grocery List

Eating more natural, whole foods can lower your risk of heart and cardiovascular diseases

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April 3, 2024/Heart Health

How To Raise Your Blood Pressure Immediately at Home

First things first — slowly sit or lie down

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March 19, 2024/Primary Care

What To Avoid When Taking a Blood Thinner

Bleeding is a risk and warrants taking care, but the reward of this lifesaving medication is great

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February 29, 2024/Heart Health

Can You Exercise After a Heart Attack?

Absolutely! In fact, in many ways, exercise is key to recovery

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February 28, 2024/Heart Health

Can You Stop a Heart Attack Once It Starts?

There’s no way to stop it once a heart attack is happening, but the most important thing you can do is to call for help

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February 28, 2024/Nutrition

Why Too Much Salt Can Be Bad for You

Excess salt and sodium consumption is a worldwide health concern

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February 28, 2024/Heart Health

How To Protect Your Heart When You Have Prediabetes

You can counter the risk of prediabetes-related heart attack or stroke by eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as exercising regularly

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