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Mediterranean Diet Beats Low-Fat Diet for Heart Attack Patients
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Mediterranean Diet Beats Low-Fat Diet for Heart Attack Patients

March 29, 2021

In patients who’ve had a heart attack, a Mediterranean diet was much better than a low-fat diet at reducing risk for another heart attack. The study…

The Push-Up Clue to Heart Health
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The Push-Up Clue to Heart Health

March 7, 2019

Here’s a quick, easy way to check your cardio health—and your risk for heart disease or heart attack.

Think You’re Having a Heart Attack? How Chest Pain Is Evaluated in the ER
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Think You’re Having a Heart Attack? How Chest Pain Is Evaluated in the ER

January 18, 2019

A scoring system first developed in the Netherlands is a safe and accurate way to determine who needs advanced testing and who doesn’t.

When a Loved One Has a Heart Attack: How to Be the Best Health Advocate
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When a Loved One Has a Heart Attack: How to Be the Best Health Advocate

Umesh N. Khot, MD | December 25, 2018

If someone you love has a heart attack, do you know exactly what to do, and in what order? Here is your checklist.

MINOCA: The Heart Attack You’ve Never Heard Of
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MINOCA: The Heart Attack You’ve Never Heard Of

Kevin R. Bainey MD | October 27, 2018

A new study offers warnings about this under-researched type of heart attack that affects men and women equally.

Still Under Stress After a Heart Attack? If You’re a Woman, Your Life Is In Jeopardy
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Still Under Stress After a Heart Attack? If You’re a Woman, Your Life Is In Jeopardy

Hawkins Gay, MD, MPH | September 25, 2018

Women who’ve had one heart attack yet continue to ignore their emotional health are at great risk for another heart attack.

Don’t Wait for a Heart Attack to Do Cardiac Rehab
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Don’t Wait for a Heart Attack to Do Cardiac Rehab

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | August 14, 2018

Cardiac rehab is what you do to get into shape after a heart attack, right? Not always. Why it’s smart to start rehab to prevent a heart problem…

Quiz: What Does Your Chest Pain Mean?
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Quiz: What Does Your Chest Pain Mean?

April 26, 2018

Quiz: When does chest pain signal a heart attack versus heartburn or something else? Take this quiz and find out!

The Danger of Exercising Angry
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The Danger of Exercising Angry

Andrew Smyth, MD, PhD | January 22, 2018

Exercising intensely when you're angry or upset might seem like a great way to blow off steam. But it could be bad for your heart.

How to Avoid a Heart Attack in Extreme Weather
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How to Avoid a Heart Attack in Extreme Weather

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | January 15, 2018

The arctic blast that brought tundralike temperatures to much of the country this winter has left behind more than frozen…

Surprising Heart Attack Triggers
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Surprising Heart Attack Triggers

Gregory S. Thomas, MD, MPH | December 18, 2017

There are little-known risk factors for heart disease that most people (and most doctors) ignore. Many of them are as risky as well-known factors.

5 Surprising Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack
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5 Surprising Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | October 13, 2017

Everyone knows the big three–don’t smoke, lose weight, get exercise–but did you know there are additional, easy ways to keep your heart healthy?

5 Tests to Determine Your Heart Disease Risk
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5 Tests to Determine Your Heart Disease Risk

James de Lemos, MD | August 9, 2017

Everyone’s familiar with the traditional risk factors for heart disease. There’s elevated cholesterol…high blood pressure…and diabetes. What you might not…

Taking a Statin? Beware of These Dangerous Interactions With Other Heart Drugs
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Taking a Statin? Beware of These Dangerous Interactions With Other Heart Drugs

Barbara S. Wiggins, PharmD | February 13, 2017

If you’re taking a statin drug to help reduce your risk for heart attack or stroke, you wouldn’t expect it…

Omega-3 Supplements May Save Your Life After A Heart Attack
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Omega-3 Supplements May Save Your Life After A Heart Attack

January 31, 2017

You’ve survived a heart attack. But you’re worried—could another one be waiting to happen? After all, it’s a vulnerable time.…