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Heart Health
I Thought I Was Healthy—Until Chest Pain Sent Me to the ER
Crystal was used to being the one everyone else leaned on. As a medical professional and a pillar of her New Orleans community, she spent ... Read More
Silent Killers: Detecting the First Signs
Heart conditions seldom make their presence known with loud warnings or obvious signals. Often, it starts in a hushed manner–subtle changes ... Read More
Study Shows Link Between Police Brutality and Heart Health In Black Women
The majority of America seems to be going through an awakening. From the murder of George Floyd by local police to today’s headlines of ... Read More
7 Reasons Why The Holidays Increase Your Risk Of Heart Attack (It’s Not Just Stress)
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones, reflecting on the year that has passed, and preparing for the year ... Read More
Winter Holidays Are High Time for Heart Attacks: 5 Tips for Protecting Yourself
The winter holidays are a time of celebrating and sharing precious time with family and friends, but they can also be deadly: More people ... Read More
Why Flu Prevention Matters More If You Have a Chronic Condition
Preventive health looks different at every stage of life, and vaccination is an important part of that broader picture. For children, those ... Read More
12 Reasons Why It Feels Like Your Heart Rate Won’t Slow Down
Anxiety? Caffeine? More serious? Running the last few minutes of a race, preparing for a major presentation, or watching "Stranger ... Read More
Amyloidosis: 3 Warning Signs Doctors Don’t Warn Patients About
Heart failure is a serious condition — but sometimes, what looks like ordinary heart failure is actually something else entirely. One ... Read More
Most People’s Hearts Are Older Than They Realize—Is Yours?
When Dr. Mark T. Loafman, MD, MPH talks about heart health, he doesn’t start with numbers—he starts with names. As a physician and public ... Read More
Stop Blood Clots With These 8 Stretches
Travel is obviously an amazing way to learn about new cultures, create memories with your friends and family, and build up your social media ... Read More
Black Men & Heart Disease: What You NEED to Know
Heart disease. The words themselves can send a chill, and for good reason. It remains the number one killer, a stark reality brought into ... Read More
