Heart & Vascular
Expert advice about how to prevent, diagnose and treat adult and pediatric cardiovascular conditions
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Read ArticleGreen Goddess Buddha Bowl
Eating healthy can be tasty! Buddha Bowl: a light, healthy and delicious meal comprised of a whole grain, lots of vegetables, protein of your choice and to top it off, a flavorful sauce.
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Read Article50 and fabulously healthy: wellness tips for women
Stay vital and energized by following our checklist
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Read ArticleThere's nothing dreamy about atherosclerosis
You have heard a lot of good advice about how to take care of your heart, but this may be a new one: Make sure you're getting seven hours or more sleep each day.
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Read ArticleRed meat linked again to heart disease risk
Research has found that people who eat red meat produce more of a chemical byproduct called TMAO which has been linked to heart disease.
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Read ArticleAtrial Fibrillation Awareness
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a leading cause of stroke and can ultimately result in heart failure if left untreated.
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Read ArticleJudge for yourself: RBG's workout is fabulous
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Read ArticleNew year, new approach to weight loss
Do you want to lose weight the right way this year? Swedish Weight Loss Services is here to help.
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Read ArticleRecharge your body with electrolytes (from food!) this winter
If health-related New Year’s resolutions have prompted you to spend additional time at the gym this month, you might find yourself sweating more than usual — leading to the loss of valuable electrolyt
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Read ArticleSwedish research at the forefront of new advances in heart health
A recent clinical trial finds promising results for treating leaking heart valve in certain patients.
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Read ArticleTime is brain so BEFAST to recognize stroke
Nirav H. Shah, MD, Medical Director of Stroke at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute, explains how strokes are caused, how they are treated and how to prevent them from happening.
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Read ArticleHoroscopes aside, your birth month really does affect your health
For centuries, physicians used astrology as a medical tool that helped diagnose certain conditions, illnesses and diseases. They believed signs of the zodiac had influence over specific body...
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Read ArticleIs ibuprofen riskier than other pain relievers?
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications are the most common treatment method for everyday ailments like muscle sprains, headaches, and fever. But like all medicines, ibuprofen and other pain...
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Read ArticleWhy is a high salt diet so bad for you?
The average American consumes far more than the recommended daily amount of sodium, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Read ArticleKids can have high blood pressure, too
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, isn’t just an adult disease. It occurs in 2 to 5 percent of all pediatric patients, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). But it often goes...
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Read ArticleTop 5 sugar shockers
When it comes to sweet treats like doughnuts, cakes and cookies, it’s pretty obvious that they’re loaded with sugar. But what about the not-so-obvious foods?
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Read ArticleAmerican Heart Month
Cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of death – almost 18 million deaths each year worldwide, and one American death every 38 seconds. Some causes we can’t change, like age and...
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Read ArticleWhat we can learn from Serena Williams' complicated birth
Serena Williams’ childbirth experience highlights complications in care and disparities in maternal mortality that must be addressed.
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Read ArticleHow to keep a side job from ruining your health
These tips will help you avoid burnout from working an extra job in today’s gig economy.
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