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Protecting Your Heart During the Holidays: A Guide for a Healthy Season

The holiday season is a time for celebration and connection — but it can also bring extra stress, changes in routine and skipped self-care. By taking a few simple precautions and listening to your body, you can keep your heart healthy and enjoy the season to the fullest. 
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What’s a Normal Heart Rate?

You know your heart’s pumping away, but have you ever really paid attention to your heart rate? It’s important to know what a normal heart rate is — and what could be a cause for concern.
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Are Signs of Heart Failure More Common as You Age?

If you’re in your 40s or older, you’ve probably experienced occasional aches and pains as your body ages. Did you know that your heart is no exception? Get to know the signs of heart failure.
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Cardiac Calcium Scoring: An Important Tool for Heart Health Screening

What is your heart disease risk? One tool that helps assess it is cardiac calcium scoring. Learn more about his helpful tool and its benefits.
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Ask These Questions About Your Heart Failure Medications

Staying informed about your heart failure medications can improve your quality of life. Learn the key questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist to ensure you’re taking the right steps for your health.
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Heart Failure Medicine

Remembering to take your medications is important. Learn what else can you do to get the most out of your heart failure medicines.
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How to Manage High Cholesterol and Protect Your Heart

How to Manage High Cholesterol and Protect Your Heart

Have you been told you have high cholesterol? Learning how to manage this condition can help you protect your heart.
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Am I at Risk of an Abdominal Aneurysm?

When you hear about someone experiencing an aneurysm, the brain probably comes to mind, but aneurysms can also affect other parts of the body. An abdominal aneurysm is one example.
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Talk to Your Provider About Improving Your Heart Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and its effects contribute to conditions such as heart attack and stroke. If you haven’t yet, make lifestyle choices that will lower your risk of heart disease and improve your overall heart health.
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6 Things to Know About Heart Failure and Mental Health

While heart conditions and mental health concerns seem entirely separate, issues with one can cause challenges in the other.
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