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Heart & Vascular

Treatment for PAD: What are your options?

If you've been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD), you may be curious about your options. Read on for treatment details, as well as lifestyle changes you can make to improve your symptoms and your risk of heart attack or stroke.

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Wellness

The top 5 fitness trends in 2021

Consider these fitness trends when deciding what exercise works for you.

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Health Topics

What to expect from cardiac rehab

If you’ve suffered a heart event or required heart surgery, your physician may prescribe cardiac rehab. Here’s what that means, and how it works.

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Recipes

Recipe: How to make a healthier grilled pizza

Fresh summer veggies and a gas grill mean great homemade pizza.

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Health Topics

Has a relative had an abdominal aortic aneurysm? You could be at risk of a diagnosis, too

Unfortunately, aneurysms can run in the family — but you’ve got options to protect yourself.

Health Topics

Managing and monitoring abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) risk factors

If you're at risk for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, these lifestyle modifications can help you avoid a life-threatening rupture.

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Family

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.

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Wellness

Young drinkers beware: Binge drinking may cause stroke, heart risks

Young adults who binge drink often are risking higher blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

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Health Topics

How to reduce AFib stroke risks

From anticoagulants to surgical options, here’s what you need to know to prevent AFib-related brain attacks.

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