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Heart rate zones aren't a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but getting your heart pumping is still important

Heart rate zones aren't a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but getting your heart pumping is still important

by Jason Sawyer,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAerobic exercise like jogging, biking, swimming or hiking is a fundamental way to maintaincardiovascular and overall health. The in

Heart rate zones aren't a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but getting your heart pumping is still important

by Jason Sawyer,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAerobic exercise like jogging, biking, swimming or hiking is a fundamental way to maintaincardiovascular and overall health. The in
Cardiologist explains how pacemakers and defibrillators interact with the electrical system of the heart

Cardiologist explains how pacemakers and defibrillators interact with the electrical system of the heart

by Virginia Singla,The ConversationBreakdowns in the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes can cause heart rate problems. Credit:Rob Kreuger, medical illustrator/Wikimedia Commons,CC

Cardiologist explains how pacemakers and defibrillators interact with the electrical system of the heart

by Virginia Singla,The ConversationBreakdowns in the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes can cause heart rate problems. Credit:Rob Kreuger, medical illustrator/Wikimedia Commons,CC
Los 3 tipos de Hipercolesterolemia (causas, síntomas y tratamiento)

Los 3 tipos de Hipercolesterolemia (causas, síntomas y tratamiento)

La hipercolesterolemia es una condición clínica en la que los niveles de colesterol en sangre se encuentran por encima de los valores óptimos, algo que incrementa el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades

Los 3 tipos de Hipercolesterolemia (causas, síntomas y tratamiento)

La hipercolesterolemia es una condición clínica en la que los niveles de colesterol en sangre se encuentran por encima de los valores óptimos, algo que incrementa el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades
Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on June 27, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCongestive heart f

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on June 27, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCongestive heart f
Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by an inte

Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by an inte
What Is Fear of Traveling (Hodophobia)?

What Is Fear of Traveling (Hodophobia)?

Learn more about hodophobia and how to seek treatmentByMichelle C. Brooten-Brooks, LMFTPublished on October 29, 2021Medically reviewed bySteven Gans, MDFear of travel, or hodop

What Is Fear of Traveling (Hodophobia)?

Learn more about hodophobia and how to seek treatmentByMichelle C. Brooten-Brooks, LMFTPublished on October 29, 2021Medically reviewed bySteven Gans, MDFear of travel, or hodop
Ease up on drinking to cut your risk for 'holiday heart syndrome,' doctors warn

Ease up on drinking to cut your risk for 'holiday heart syndrome,' doctors warn

by Dennis ThompsonRum-laced eggnog, mulled wine, or a hot toddy all sound good around the holidays, but too much imbibing can increase your risk of "holiday heart syndrome," doctors warn.Hol

Ease up on drinking to cut your risk for 'holiday heart syndrome,' doctors warn

by Dennis ThompsonRum-laced eggnog, mulled wine, or a hot toddy all sound good around the holidays, but too much imbibing can increase your risk of "holiday heart syndrome," doctors warn.Hol
Every Type of Vascular Surgery

Every Type of Vascular Surgery

Indications and risksByAngela Ryan Lee, MDPublished on July 13, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDVascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty that treats conditions a

Every Type of Vascular Surgery

Indications and risksByAngela Ryan Lee, MDPublished on July 13, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDVascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty that treats conditions a
Study: Climbing 5 flights of stairs a day may reduce heart disease risk

Study: Climbing 5 flights of stairs a day may reduce heart disease risk

by Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClimbing five flights of stairs can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20% according to a recent stu

Study: Climbing 5 flights of stairs a day may reduce heart disease risk

by Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClimbing five flights of stairs can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20% according to a recent stu