heart health

Runner Has Heart Attack During Race, Still Completes It

"I was determined to finish."
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Most Americans Have A Heart That's 'Older' Than They Are

Not very many of us are young at heart.
By MIKE STOBBE, AP

A Science-Backed Reason For Leaving Work Early Today

The more you work, the greater your risk of having a stroke.
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6 Surprising Heart Disease Signs You Need To Know

Before a heart attack happens, get to know the subtle signs that indicate an increased risk of heart disease.
By Beth Levine, Grandparents.com

Eating A Southern Diet Might Raise Your Heart Attack Risk

To the surprise of no one...
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Heart Palpitations in Women: Is It 'Just Anxiety,' or Something More?

Women -- who are at higher risk than men for certain dangerous arrhythmias, and subsequent stroke in some cases -- are often told that their palpitations are "just due to anxiety." But even though they can be triggered by anxiety, it is important for doctors to rule out any dangerous arrhythmias before dismissing the palpitations as only the result of worrying.
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10 Heart Attack Warnings Young Women Shouldn't Ignore

Once you get to the ER, do your best to emphatically say, "I think I'm having a heart attack," and insist on seeing a doctor within 10 minutes. Make sure you get an EKG to check your heart function, plus blood tests to detect heart damage. Do not leave the hospital until you've been seen.
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10 Ways Giving In To That Chocolate Craving Can Benefit Your Health