Understanding dangerous heart rates
When it comes to our health, the heart is often the center of attention—and rightfully so. This tireless muscle, pumping away day and night,...
An EMT’s heart stopped during a 10K race. A cop saved him with CPR.
Willie Hatchett was eager and ready for the start of the Peachtree Road Race, a 10K held on July 4 in Atlanta. Hatchett had...
What you need to know about heart failure and swollen feet
Heart failure, a condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should, affects millions worldwide. It's a serious health concern that...
Symptoms and treatments of an inflamed heart
The heart, our body's indefatigable engine, can sometimes face its challenges, one of which is inflammation. An inflamed heart, medically known as myocarditis, can...
Why you have rapid heartbeats for no reason
Have you ever felt your heart racing like you've just run a marathon, even though you're sitting still? It's a common experience that can...
Many people don’t use aspirin to prevent a second heart attack or stroke
Aspirin is a common, inexpensive medication that has been proven to significantly reduce the risk of having another heart attack or stroke for those...
Healthy runner’s stroke followed a bad bout of COVID-19
On a ride to high school one morning, Shelley Marshall asked her daughter how things were going with her field hockey team.
At least, that's...
Cannabis use may increase higher risk of heart attack and stroke
Cannabis, often called marijuana, is a plant that some people use for medical or recreational reasons. They might smoke it, eat foods containing it,...
Daylight saving time’s impact on heart health is minimal
A recent study by the Mayo Clinic has looked into how daylight saving time (DST) affects our heart health and found that its impact...
What you need to know about mini heart attacks
Hearing the term "mini heart attack" might make you think it's a minor issue, but in reality, it's a serious warning sign from your...