Articles for Tag: "heart attack"

Positive attitude helps heart patients live longer 
Positive attitude helps heart patients live longer
A new study shows that an optimistic outlook on life can go a long way in helping people with heart disease thrive.
High cholesterol more dangerous for men than women 
High cholesterol more dangerous for men than women
New research shows that middle-aged men with elevated cholesterol levels may be at a higher risk of heart attack.
Heart disease won’t define me 
Heart disease won’t define me
After surviving a heart attack, 33-year-old, Dan Cavanaugh, is living life to the fullest and training for the Chicago Marathon to boot.
More proof automated external defibrillators save lives 
More proof automated external defibrillators save lives
New research says it’s critical for non-traditional exercise facilities to have automated external defibrillators on hand.
Accident victim gets second chance at life  Featured
Accident victim gets second chance at life
Read the touching story of a patient who reunites with the nurse who helped save his life.
Sex after a heart attack; is it safe? 
Sex after a heart attack; is it safe?
A new statement released on Monday urges heart patients and health care providers to talk about resuming sexual activity after a heart event.
Running the dream 
Running the dream
A 33-year-old Chicago man shares how he is preparing to run the Chicago Marathon after surviving a heart attack last year.