Heart Health

Use the resources below to supplement the information found in the "Heart Health"brochure.

Rethinking alcohol use and heart disease
Is light to moderate alcohol intake good for your heart? Recent research shines light on this issue.
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Heart attack and stroke: Men vs. women
The risks, symptoms, and outcomes for heart attack and stroke can differ for men and women.
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5 things you need to do after a heart attack
After a heart attack, five critcial steps can speed recovery and help protect long-term heart health.
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Understanding cardiovascular pain
Understanding cardiovascular pain
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Health tips for former smokers
Quitting smoking is a critical step for improving health and extending life. It's important to take steps to remain smoke-free for years to come.
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Don't skip cardiac rehab after a heart event
Cardiac rehab reduces deaths and increases quality of life. If your doctor advises it, do it. If your doctor doesn' t suggest it, ask about it.
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10 myths about heart disease
Dispelling outdated ideas about heart disease and its risk factorscan help you find the best path to a healthy heart.
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Tests your doctor may order to determine whether you have heart disease
Noninvasive tests can help assess the risk of heart attack. If results are concerning additional tests or procedures may be necessary.
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Our concept of heart attack is changing
Doctors are rethinking how heart attacks are defined and diagnosed.
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How sleep apnea affects the heart
Poor-quality sleep and heart disease are connected.
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