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Don’t Let Your Heart Health Slide During the Pandemic

July 2, 2020

Novel coronavirus is keeping many of us out of the doctor’s office. However, it’s important to continue getting your cardiovascular screenings. Learn how to take care of your heart health during the pandemic.

How to Keep Your Blood Pressure Under Control

January 31, 2020

High blood pressure is common and often undiagnosed. If you have or develop high blood pressure, your risk of having a heart attack or stroke rises. In fact, high blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke and a leading cause of heart attacks. Discover what lifestyle changes you can make to bring down your levels or reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure.

4 Practical Tips for Reducing Your Heart Disease Risk

January 9, 2020

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Maryland, but that doesn’t mean that heart problems are inevitable. There are many changes you can make to your day-to-day life that will decrease your risk. Find out how.

Women’s Heart Attack Symptoms: Do You Know the Signs?

December 10, 2018

The classic heart attack symptom is described as feeling a huge weight on your chest. Yet women’s symptoms often differ from men’s. Women may have more subtle symptoms prior to a cardiovascular event, such as increasing fatigue or insomnia.

3 Things You Must Do When Recovering From a Heart Attack

November 1, 2018

Recovering from a heart attack can be a difficult journey. Here are some things that you can do to improve your health and wellness after suffering from a cardiac event.

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