Articles for Tag: "Advocate Heart Institute"

Top 7 ways to improve your heart health in the New Year 
Top 7 ways to improve your heart health in the New Year
From Alan Thicke to Carrie Fisher, recent deaths serve as a reminder to take care of your heart. An expert offers advice.
Infographic: 5 easy tips to limit your salt intake 
Infographic: 5 easy tips to limit your salt intake
Did you know a whopping 90 percent of Americans exceed daily recommendations for sodium?
What’s the likelihood that you’ll die young? 
What’s the likelihood that you’ll die young?
A new study is making it much easier to assess if you’re at risk for premature death.
CPR saved his life…twice: Joe’s story 
CPR saved his life…twice: Joe’s story
Joe’s wife was upstairs getting ready when she heard a big thump. What followed, she never expected.
Ask a Doc: Should everyone over 40 be on cholesterol meds? 
Ask a Doc: Should everyone over 40 be on cholesterol meds?
A cardiologist weighs in on the latest recommendations for statins use from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
The truth about alcohol and your heart 
The truth about alcohol and your heart
Alcohol. Is it good for you or not? A cardiologist weighs in on new research that reveals you might not want to abstain.
How big a risk do Advil and Aleve pose for your heart? 
How big a risk do Advil and Aleve pose for your heart?
Research shows that some common painkillers are linked to an increased risk of serious health problems. Learn more.