Heart & Vascular

November 21, 2025

The link between pregnancy and stroke

Being pregnant can increase the risk of stroke, during the pregnancy and beyond. What you…

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Complex congenital heart disease and childhood development

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A guide to women’s heart health

Heart disease is often considered an illness that strikes older men, but this myth couldn’t be further from the truth. Here’s what women need to know about heart health, from symptoms of heart disease to how to mitigate risk factors.

10 easy ways to get moving more each day

Short bursts of activity can be easier to fit into your busy schedule. Try these to keep moving.

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