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April 20, 2026

4 strategies for lowering stress

There’s no magic way to eliminate life’s stresses, but here’s inspiration on how to take some pressure off.
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Congenital heart disease and exercise

Advice and myth-busting about physical activity.

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Blood pressure guidelines: More people identified with hypertension

Revised guidelines on high blood pressure mean even more people will be considered "hypertensive."

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Making the heart care transition from pediatrics to adulthood

Young patients with congenital heart disease must learn to manage their condition as they become adults. Here’s what you need to know about making this important shift.

Questions to ask your doctor about heart health

Make the most of your next doctor's visit with this checklist of must-ask heart-health questions.

Heart failure: It’s not what you think

Heart failure is more prevalent in the South. Here's what you need to know.

Advanced heart failure and diet: What to know

For people with heart failure, a healthy diet is imperative.

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The link between pregnancy and stroke

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

Learning how to survive a heart attack alone.

How to survive a heart attack when you’re alone

The first few hours after a heart attack are critical. Learn about heart attack warning signs and what to do if symptoms strike.

Should I try Zone 2 training?

Why this exercise trend might be the sweet spot for weight loss and cardiac health.

Hypertension and pregnancy: What are the dangers?

It's important to see a doctor as soon you might be pregnant to begin assessing the risks of hypertension.

Complex congenital heart disease and childhood development

What parents need to know to optimize neurodevelopment for children born with congenital heart disease.

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.

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