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8 Heart Health Numbers Everyone Should Know (And What They Mean)

8 Heart Health Numbers Everyone Should Know (And What They Mean)

Your heart health numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, resting heart rate, blood sugar, BMI, and waist circumference) offer an early, measurable look at your risk for cardiovascular disease long before symptoms show up. Understanding what each number means, and where yours falls, makes it easier to catch small changes before they become serious pr ...

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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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Understanding Blood Pressure Readings and Other Blood Pressure Facts

Some number over some other number… To many, that’s what it sounds like when the nurse, doctor, or other medical professional announces their blood pressure reading. It’s like listening to someone as they tell you something important, but they are telling it to you in another language that you don’t understand. Whether it’s for your…
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