Not Your Husband’s Heart Attack
In honor of Heart Month, take a few minutes to learn how different heart attack symptoms can be for women compared to men.
Studies Show Love is Good for Your Heart
Love is good for your heart—countless studies show this. But the opposite can actually hurt your heart, and there’s even a scientific name for it—takotsubo cardiomyopathy. “It is thought that this syndrome is related to
Is It Heartburn or Something More?
While almost everyone has had to reach for the antacids after overindulging during a night of Tex-Mex and margaritas, maybe you’ve noticed that your occasional heartburn is becoming more regular. If so, you’re not alone—it’s
How Heart Disease Presents Differently in Women
Heart disease has long been viewed as a male issue, but in reality, it is the No. 1 killer of both women and men in the United States. To put it into perspective, one in
Belonging Is an Important Aspect of Post-Heart Attack Care
A heart attack is terrifying. And even with great medical care, the flurry of emotions that go with facing your mortality can really wreak havoc with mental health. And yet, studies have found that very
Aging Requires New Outlooks as Bodies Change
Age, as the saying goes, may be nothing but a number, but it is an important number. And as we get older, men and women alike may find themselves reckoning with obstacles they haven’t encountered
A Simple Lifesaving Shock
Arlington resident Darlene Jackson was pulling weeds in her garden last April when she suddenly felt like a tree limb had hit her head. She felt disoriented but was not in pain. She soon learned
Teen Heart Screenings: Five Easy Minutes That Can Save a Life
Teenage athletes have often been honing their skills since grade school—which is why the parents of seemingly healthy athletes may be surprised to hear their doctor recommend a cardiac screening as part of the process
Allen Resident Wants Others to Heed His Warning: Don’t Ignore the Signs of a Heart Attack
David Seegers can relate to the “Biggest Loser” host and fitness trainer Bob Harper. Both men had a heart attack in their early 50’s. But both men are thankful to be alive to tell their
Cardiac Rehab is a Work of Heart
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with heart disease or has suffered a heart attack recently, your health problems can be scary, worrisome and even confusing. But with effort, experts say that