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Even if you’re not typically much of a drinker, there’s typically a greater temptation to tie one on during special occasions, and the winter holidays are no exception. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but too much cheer can be harmful to your cardiovascular health, and...

Stroke is one of the most common and dangerous cardiovascular complications affecting Americans, with roughly 800,000 cases occurring annual in the United States. This medical condition causes one in six cardiovascular deaths nationwide - an American dies from a...

If there’s a natural cheat day built into the calendar, Thanksgiving is probably it. In general, it’s okay to loosen your diet regimen a little bit on turkey day, but you should try to keep track of what you’re putting in your body. There are the obvious unhealthy...

The holiday season is upon us, a wonderful time to rest, reflect on the year it’s been, spend time with family and loved ones, and yes: eat a whole mess of food. It’s not uncommon to overindulge a little bit during traditional holiday meals, with Americans gaining a...

Know that feeling when your heart skips a beat? It’s a fairly common sensation and may not be any cause for alarm - you might just be nervous or stressed (or if certain poets and songwriters are to be believed, falling in love). However, it could be a symptom of...

Obesity has long been understood to be a contributor to harmful long-term cardiovascular conditions, but recent research indicates that being overweight may be more directly related to heart disease than previously thought. While no two bodies are exactly alike and...

The novel coronavirus has impacted every aspect of our lives, and people today are more susceptible to fear and misinformation than ever before. However, on the bright side and our credit, healthcare professionals have learned so much about the virus and implemented...

According to the CDC, over 100 million Americans have high cholesterol. While this chemical compound is not always bad and in fact can be necessary to a number of biological functions, high cholesterol levels can result in buildup of plaque which clogs the arteries,...

Summer is a perfect time of year to be active outside, with a massive wealth of exercise options available for fun in the sun. Of course, as we get into the hottest part of the year, it doesn’t take as much to break a sweat, and just living with the heat can be...