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What Should My Heart Rate Be During Exercise?

September 6, 2019 by Patrick Sullivan

You may have been told you should be exercising moderately for 150 minutes per week or vigorously for 75 minutes per week, but you probably haven’t...

The Best (and Worst) Drinks for Heart Health

September 6, 2019 by Patrick Sullivan

You hear a lot about what you should eat to keep your heart healthy: load up on fruits and veggies, get plenty of fiber and stay away from saturated...

Reasons Your Heart Just Skipped a Beat and When...

September 6, 2019 by Ediva Zanker

Has your heart ever felt like it was fluttering, throbbing, pounding or skipping a beat? That feeling is called a heart palpitation.

News: Aspirin No Longer Recommended for Heart ...

September 6, 2019

For the last few decades, aspirin has been touted as a way to prevent first heart attacks, stroke and other serious heart events.

Healthy Teeth, Healthy Heart

September 6, 2019

Most everyone knows that a daily flossing helps promote healthy teeth and gums, but that may be just the tip of the iceberg.

Are You at Risk for Heart Failure?

September 5, 2019 by Kimberly Goad

Can you lower your risk for heart failure? In a word: yes.

8 Incredible Heart Facts You Haven’t Heard Before

September 5, 2019 by Patrick Sullivan

The heart is like a watch: it takes a beating and keeps on ticking. It’s the human body’s workhorse, always on and playing a vital role in keeping...

7 At-Home Strategies for Heart Attack Recovery

September 5, 2019

If you've had a heart attack, your doctor may refer you for cardiac rehabilitation, a medically supervised program designed to help you recover...

6-Step Action Plan for a Healthy Heart

September 5, 2019

When it comes to the health of your heart, what you do and what you don't do can truly make a difference.

6 Ways to Protect Your Heart in Hot Weather

September 5, 2019

You probably know winter weather can pose serious risks for your heart, but what about the summer?