New AFib diagnosis? Here’s some help to clear any confusion
Sep 23, 2025
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, yet many people know little about it. If you’ve just been told you have AFib, here’s what you need to know.
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The phone call wasn’t another birthday wish. It was about her mother’s heart.
Sep 19, 2025
Jasmine Hutchison wanted to celebrate her 21st birthday with her first legal drinks. Instead, she had to say goodbye to her mother, who had just died from heart failure.
Tomatillo – yes or no? For healthy eating, the answer is easy.
Sep 15, 2025
The tomatillo is a favorite of Mexico – and if you haven’t tried them already, there are plenty of reasons to do so.
He woke up to his wife gasping for air. Her heart had stopped.
Sep 11, 2025
At age 31, Kayla Messana of Londonderry, New Hampshire, survived six cardiac arrests. A shock from her defibrillator months later revealed the rare heart condition behind them.
Yoga isn’t just for flexibility. It may also protect brain health.
Sep 9, 2025
A growing body of research suggests yoga may help preserve brain structure and function as people age, protecting against cognitive decline and dementia.
He said no to heart meds in his 20s. A quintuple bypass came years later.
Sep 4, 2025
Aaron Holm of Seattle turned down medication for his heart. Now, after open-heart surgery, he’s turning his experience into purpose: coaching others through life-threatening procedures.
Plumb tired of the same old fruits? Try plums
Sep 2, 2025
Tart on the outside, but sweet and juicy on the inside. Add plums to your shopping list for a fresh summer treat.
During swim practice, his heart stopped. His coach helped save his life.
Aug 29, 2025
After having a cardiac arrest, a textbook CPR response kept Don Milich hanging on until paramedics arrived. His heart would restart 22 minutes later.
Keep mosquitoes from spoiling your summer fun and health
Aug 26, 2025
Mosquitoes – those unwelcome, hungry guests – may crash your summer gatherings and bring illness with them. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Alyiah Luntzer’s mom wears heart health on her sleeve
Aug 21, 2025
“Heart mom” Christina Luntzer was teaching kids about heart health long before Alyiah was born. Now they learn about it together.
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