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High Blood Pressure: Beyond the Numbers chevron_right
In many ways, high blood pressure is a condition of facts and figures. After all, it’s defined by two digits: the pressure when your heart beats (systolic) over the pressure when it relaxes (diastolic).
Control Your Risk for Atrial Fibrillation chevron_right
While you can manage certain risk factors for the condition, there are some you can’t control. Factors such as your family history, age, race, and sex all play a role.
COVID-19 and Your Heart chevron_right
Two years ago, health experts knew very little about COVID-19. Now, they’re continuing to uncover its secrets.
4 Ways to Boost Heart Health if You Have Diabetes chevron_right
When you’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, heart health matters—a lot. You’re twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than someone who doesn’t have the condition.
Think You’re Too Young for Heart Problems? Think Again chevron_right
Heart disease is more common with age. If you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, you might believe it’s something you don’t need to worry about right now. Yet it’s never too early to start paying attention to your heart health.
OTC Medicines Raise Concerns About Blood Pressure chevron_right
You can buy a variety of medicines at the store without a prescription. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore their directions, drug interactions, and side effects. Some over-
5 Questions Everyone with Heart Disease Should Answer chevron_right
Learning that you have heart disease is an overwhelming experience. All of a sudden there are lots of changes to make, including the foods that you eat, the activities you do, and the medications that you take. The goal with treatment for heart disease is to reduce your risk for serious complications, such as a heart attack, irregular heartbeats, and death.
Can Your Gut Health Affect Your Heart? chevron_right
Trust your gut. Follow your heart. As it turns out, you can do both at once: The health of your cardiovascular and digestive systems appears to be linked.
5 Ways to Manage Blood Pressure Without Medicine chevron_right
High blood pressure is common but dangerous—it increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. The good news is that there are lifestyle changes you can make to keep your blood pressure under control.
A Hop, Skip, and a Jump: Do You Have an Irregular Heartbeat? chevron_right
当你兴奋、紧张或剧烈运动时，你的心脏会时不时地跳动。如果你的心脏不正常的跳动——也被称为心律失常——消失的速度和产生的速度一样快，这似乎没有什么值得担心的。但整体情况有点复杂。这是一个好主意，知道什么时候短暂的跳动可能会危及你的健康。
What to Do About Low HDL Cholesterol chevron_right
If your healthcare provider says that your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol level is too low, take heart. There are steps you can take to improve this “good” cholesterol—and boost your cardiovascular health. Here’s some information you can use to begin discussing a plan with your provider.
3 Heart-Friendly Ways to Upgrade Your Day chevron_right
Isn’t everyone looking for ways to enjoy their days more—with less effort? Try this heart-friendly advice.
Heart Troubles Increase Your Risk for Falls chevron_right
When you’re first diagnosed with a heart condition, you’re likely to talk with your healthcare provider about lifestyle changes and medicines. But there’s another issue you might want to discuss: your risk of falling.
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