Articles for Tag: "heart disease"

Can breast cancer treatment take a toll on your heart? 
Can breast cancer treatment take a toll on your heart?
A recent study highlights the link between radiation treatment for breast cancer and heart disease. So what does it mean?
What your nails are saying about your health  Featured
What your nails are saying about your health
Did you know that your nails can show you signs that your health may be in danger? Learn more.
Positive attitude helps heart patients live longer 
Positive attitude helps heart patients live longer
A new study shows that an optimistic outlook on life can go a long way in helping people with heart disease thrive.
5 reasons to stop smoking now 
5 reasons to stop smoking now
Quitting smoking may be difficult to do, but experts say the benefits can offer immediate rewards to you—and your family.
Heart disease won’t define me 
Heart disease won’t define me
After surviving a heart attack, 33-year-old, Dan Cavanaugh, is living life to the fullest and training for the Chicago Marathon to boot.
Sex after a heart attack; is it safe? 
Sex after a heart attack; is it safe?
A new statement released on Monday urges heart patients and health care providers to talk about resuming sexual activity after a heart event.
Running the dream 
Running the dream
A 33-year-old Chicago man shares how he is preparing to run the Chicago Marathon after surviving a heart attack last year.