Articles for Tag: "heart attack"

Feeling your age? It might be your heart. 
Feeling your age? It might be your heart.
If you have pain in your chest while taking a brisk walk or mowing the lawn, it could be a more serious issue than just getting older.
Have a family history of hypertension? Here’s what to do 
Have a family history of hypertension? Here’s what to do
While you can’t change your genetics, you can make these lifestyle modifications to lower your blood pressure.
Sleep and heart attacks: What’s the connection? 
Sleep and heart attacks: What’s the connection?
About 1 in 3 people have this sleep issue that can impact the body’s defense and regulatory mechanisms and cause long-term health issues.
Here’s what to do if you witness a cardiac arrest 
Here’s what to do if you witness a cardiac arrest
If you ever are a bystander to a heart attack, this intervention could be the difference between life or death.
When it comes to heart attacks, time is muscle 
When it comes to heart attacks, time is muscle
Learn why quick action can help prevent further damage of the heart muscle during a heart attack and save the life of someone you know.
Can you exercise after a cardiac event? 
Can you exercise after a cardiac event?
Learn tips for safe and confident physical activity to help heal your heart.
Can you really be scared to death? 
Can you really be scared to death?
The truth behind the phrase, ‘You almost gave me a heart attack!’