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Can Intense Exercise Put Your Heart at Risk?
Getting regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your heart. But for some, extreme exercise can pose a risk to heart health.
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The Benefits of Tai Chi for Heart Health
A recent study found that tai chi is equally or more effective than aerobic exercise for lowering blood pressure.
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“Arrested” Four Times
A fifty-one-year-old patient writes a book to thank the interventional cardiologist and team who saved his life at UH Portage Medical Center.
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HCM Patient Returns to Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Just a few months after open-heart surgery, Stuart O. Smith, Jr., has his stamina and strength back – and is living his life to the fullest, doing the activities he loves.
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Are Energy Drinks More Harmful Than Coffee?
Caffeinated energy drinks have become increasingly popular, particularly among young adults and adolescents. But are they a healthier choice over coffee?
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The Connection Between AFib and Sleep Apnea
The prevalence of both disorders is on the rise, likely due to increases in obesity and cardiovascular disease.
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How Heart Disease Affects the Kidneys
The heart and kidneys share a special, life-sustaining connection, so that what’s good or bad for one is generally good or bad for the other.
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Salt Substitutes: A Healthy Alternative to the Real Thing?
Substitutes for table salt have been around for decades. But are they a healthy alternative to the real thing?