Heart Care
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The Relationship Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

Heart disease is a common health issue that many people understand the basics of. But the connection between diabetes and heart disease may not be as well known. Learn why people living with diabetes should pay careful attention to their heart health.
Living Well with Heart Disease

Living your Best Life with Heart Disease

The human heart is an amazing organ, responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the entire body. To accomplish these life-sustaining tasks, the heart must beat effectively and efficiently. Unfortunately, when there are problems with the cardiovascular system, the consequences can be life-threatening. Here is how to live your healthiest if you have heart disease.
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Managing Stress When You Have Heart Disease

If you’re regularly feeling overwhelmed, it’s time to consider ways for managing stress in your life. This is especially important if you have heart disease.
Staying Hydrated with Heart Failure

Avoiding Dehydration When You Have Heart Failure

In the hot summer months, it is important to stay hydrated, but with heart disease, you also need to watch how much you drink to prevent fluid build-up.
Yoga for Heart Health

Yoga and Meditation for Heart Health

Learn how adding yoga and other mind-body practices to your routine can help improve your heart.
Avoiding Heart Disease

How to Avoid Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States–but it doesn’t have to be.
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Are Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Medications Right for You?

If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, your primary care provider may recommend you take statin medications. What are they and how do they work?
Exercising with Heart DIsease

Exercising for a Healthy Heart When You Have Heart Disease

If you have heart disease, it is very important to get moving! Exercise can be fun – just pick an activity that you enjoy. Learn how to get off the couch and feel better safely.
Heart Fluid Retention

Heart Fluid Retention

Imagine a jam-packed Interstate 95 at 5 pm on a weekday. With CHF and other forms of heart disease, this traffic jam is what’s happening inside your body. Learn what fluid retention is and how to reduce it.
Exercise for Heart Health

It’s Time to Get Moving: How to Exercise for Heart Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans, contributing to 1 in 4 deaths. While it’s common, it’s largely preventable for most people through lifestyle choices. An important component of this lifestyle is exercise for heart health.

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