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This age window is the most important decade for your health — 3 habits to take up immediately

This age window is the most important decade for your health — 3 habits to take up immediately

Talk about pour decisions. While the effects of partying late into the…
I had a stroke at 22 — the symptoms I’m glad I didn’t ignore and what may have increased my risk

I had a stroke at 22 — the symptoms I’m glad I didn’t ignore and what may have increased my risk

It all began with a mysterious ringing in her ears.  Aubrey Hasley,…
Cheers! This alcoholic drink can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest — and it’s not red wine

Cheers! This alcoholic drink can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest — and it’s not red wine

Talk about a bubbly breakthrough. Your next toast could be to your…
Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa laid to rest after private funeral

Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa laid to rest after private funeral

Gene Hackman and his wife, Besty Arakawa, were laid to rest following…
Man’s seemingly harmless mistake after a night of drinking led to acute heart failure

Man’s seemingly harmless mistake after a night of drinking led to acute heart failure

Let’s be real: most of us don’t look our best after a…
I was paralyzed and thought I couldn’t walk again — now I’m running my first half marathon

I was paralyzed and thought I couldn’t walk again — now I’m running my first half marathon

Shaunta-Maé Alexander had a long journey to the start line of Sunday’s…
Heart disease could be prevented with this one simple test

Heart disease could be prevented with this one simple test

Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of mortality, comprising 32% of…
Ditch the ‘beige diet’ and add these 10 heart-healthy foods to your grocery cart — including dessert

Ditch the ‘beige diet’ and add these 10 heart-healthy foods to your grocery cart — including dessert

Hue got this! The next time you’re standing in the grocery store,…
How your scented Christmas candles can up your risk of heart disease, lung cancer

How your scented Christmas candles can up your risk of heart disease, lung cancer

Your holiday candles that smell of pomegranate, peppermint and pine may spark…
Strokes are common — here’s how to prevent most of them

Strokes are common — here’s how to prevent most of them

More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this…