Articles for Tag: "Heart"

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.
New report shows ‘silent killer’ putting millions at risk 
New report shows ‘silent killer’ putting millions at risk
Nearly 5 million U.S. adults are not taking this medication properly, according to ‘troubling’ data from the CDC.
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How to help someone who is grieving
Helping someone through a difficult time can be confusing. A social worker gives five tips for those wanting to be supportive.
A second chance at life 
A second chance at life
A Gurnee woman thought she was having a panic attack, but her rapid decline required doctors to take life-saving measures to keep her alive.
Could a migraine mean something more? 
Could a migraine mean something more?
Recent research points to a connection between migraine sufferers and an increased risk of heart disease.
Are single mothers at risk? 
Are single mothers at risk?
A recent study shows that moms without a partner have a higher chance for heart disease and stroke.
9 out of 10 strokes are preventable 
9 out of 10 strokes are preventable
A study finds 10 modifiable risk factors responsible for the majority of strokes, the fifth leading cause of death in the US.