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Tips for Switching to a Heart-Healthy Diet

Tips for Switching to a Heart-Healthy Diet

The switch to a heart-healthy diet can seem daunting, but it’s easier than you think with the right approach. To start and stick to a heart-healthy diet, you can: Audit your current diet Make gradual changes at first Track your progress Be patient and persistent! For better or worse, diet significantly impacts heart health (along…

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Got Blood Clots? Learn the Facts About Thrombosis

When you get a cut on the hand or scrape a knee, the blood from the damaged blood vessel(s) will begin thickening and clotting to create a semi-solid mass that will eventually harden and develop into a scab. Blood clotting is a normal part of the healing process following laceration, or a cut or tear…
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Heart-Healthy Foods to Try During the Holidays

The holiday season is filled with hearty feasts and time spent with friends and family—it can seem like there is always a delicious meal to enjoy throughout November and December. Many American dishes, sides, and desserts are mouthwatering because they are packed with fats, carbs, sodium, and calories. This combination is great for the taste…
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What’s the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Angina?

The most common heart condition people develop in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can cause patients to experience angina or heart attacks.
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Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?

Cardiac arrest and a heart attack are both life-threatening situations that require immediate medical intervention. It’s common for people to use these terms interchangeably, but there are major differences between the two events. In a heart attack, a blockage prevents blood from reaching the heart. In cardiac arrest, the heart suddenly stops working. In other…
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