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EKG for Heart Problems: Only the First Step

Is It a Heart Attack? Or Something Else?

Not all chest pains are created equal. And they don’t always mean you’re having a heart attack.

I Have a Heart Condition. How Do I Exercise Safely?

If you’ve recently suffered a heart attack or other cardiac scare, it’s natural to be anxious about the idea of exercising. The last thing you want is to cause further damage to your body’s engine.

Beat the Heat: How To Eat To Keep Cool

James Van Der Beek’s Colon Cancer Death: A Warning for Young Adults

Actor James Van Der Beek’s death following a battle with colon cancer offers a stark reminder about a rising threat to young adults. While incidence rates for many cancers have been on the decline for several decades, the opposite is true for colon cancer – particularly among adults under the age of 50.

Some Pain Relievers May Have a Stronger Risk for Heart Attack & Stroke

More than 29 million Americans regularly take pain relief medicine, but now experts say that there is an even stronger link between these medications and an increased risk for heart attack or stroke.

You Need a Stress Test for Your Heart. What Should You Expect?

Did you used to run a couple of miles a day, but now you’re exhausted running to the end of your street? Do you have shortness of breath or chest tightness? It might be time for a heart stress test.