Heart Health & Stroke Articles
How to Take Your Blood Pressure at Home
February 2024If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may recommend self-measured blood pressure monitoring (SMBP) — taking your blood pressure at home. To get the…
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What Health Conditions Impact Heart Health?
February 2023Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
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Are Blood Pressure Changes throughout the Day Normal?
February 2023Controlling high blood pressure is an integral part of keeping your heart healthy. That’s because uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of cardiovascular disease,…
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How to Lower Your Risk of Stroke
February 2023A stroke happens when something blocks blood flow and oxygen to your brain. A blood clot can block the flow, or a blood vessel can…
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Cholesterol 101: What You Need to Know
February 2022When it comes to your health, cholesterol isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, it plays an important role in maintaining your health, especially your…
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Save a Life with Hands-Only CPR
February 2022Knowing how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save someone’s life after a heart attack. If you’re nervous about doing rescue breaths, hands-only CPR…
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