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Are Cranberries Good for You? 3 Top Cranberry Health Benefits

Nov 13, 2017 · Chelsea Clark · Heart Health

Cranberries make us think of Thanksgiving, turkey sandwiches, and treating bladder infections. But are cranberries good for you beyond that? These antioxidant powerhouses can be put to more use than just adding a festive flavor to a meal or managing urinary tract infections. Learn about some of the unexpected cranberry … Read More

Heart Palpitations Symptoms—Fluttering, Pounding, Skipping a Beat: What Does It All Mean?

Nov 12, 2017 · Jay Roland · Heart Health

When you feel your heart skip a beat or beat faster than normal, the sensations are called palpitations. They may be brief and harmless—the result of a vigorous workout. Or, heart palpitations symptoms could indicate an arrhythmia or another heart problem. An arrhythmia is a condition in which the heart’s … Read More

Brain Attack: Stroke Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Nov 7, 2017 · Holly Strawbridge · Heart Health

The term brain attack is often used to describe a stroke. Just as a heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is interrupted, a brain attack can occur when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted in a way that injures or kills brain cells. There … Read More

What Is tPA? Defining a Key Medication for Treating Blood Clots

Nov 7, 2017 · Holly Strawbridge · Heart Health

When a blood clot is stopping blood flow to the brain, a powerful clot-busting medication called tPA is used to dissolve the clot and restore blood flow. The drug must be given within 4½ hours after the onset of symptoms, or the risk of causing unwanted bleeding may outweigh the … Read More

What Causes Strokes—and 6 Ways to Prevent Them

Nov 5, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

A stroke occurs in the brain, but it can affect your body from head to toe. What causes strokes is a partial or total interruption of the blood supply to your brain. Suffering a stroke can be fatal, or it can cause brain damage, paralysis, and other complications. “A stroke’s … Read More

What Is a Heart Murmur? It May Be Harmless—or It May Indicate Heart Valve Problems

Nov 2, 2017 · Jay Roland · Heart Health

You've no doubt heard the phrase “heart murmur” and automatically assumed the worst: a serious heart problem. But does it actually whisper something serious about our heart health? In some cases, yes. A heart murmur may be the first indication that there is something wrong with a valves or some … Read More

Why Is Fiber Important? Lower Cholesterol, Prevent Disease, and Live Longer by Eating More Fiber

Oct 30, 2017 · Chelsea Clark · Heart Health

There are many small ways to boost your fiber intake. For example, I like to make smoothies as opposed to juicing, because blending preserves the fiber content of my fruits and vegetables. Choosing whole grains and eating fiber-rich foods like lentils are other simple strategies that I use. These are … Read More

Lowering Cholesterol Naturally: An Egg a Day is Okay

Oct 30, 2017 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

It’s sad…eggs are so misunderstood, especially to those that are focused on lowering cholesterol naturally. Many people think that because eggs contain cholesterol, they must cause high cholesterol levels in those people who consume them. Not true! As it turns out, while the average egg does contain around 213 milligrams … Read More

Heart Failure? Stay Vigilant for Worsening Condition

Oct 27, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

More than 5 million Americans have heart failure, and 500,000 more cases are diagnosed each year. The condition develops gradually, due to injury to or weakness of the heart—underlying causes include these, among others: Heart attack High blood pressure Coronary artery disease Heart valve disease Abnormal heart rhythms Diseases of … Read More

Eat Citrus Fruits for Heart Health, Cancer Protection, and More

Oct 24, 2017 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Heart Health

I eagerly await the arrival of satsuma oranges to the grocery store each winter. They remind me of cold, rainy northwest days, visits to my grandma’s house, and Christmas morning with my family. While winter produce can be a bit drab at times, something you can always find this season … Read More

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