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5 Causes of Heart Failure in Young People, According to Experts

There are also multiple types of familial cardiomyopathies—hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most…

15 Benefits of Running That Will Make You Want to Log Some Miles

“You’re able to open up and be vulnerable with someone when you’re…

Heart Attack vs. Heart Failure: Here’s How to Tell the Difference

It’s important to protect our hearts, and we’re not talking in the…

Leslie Jordan Died of ‘Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction’—Here’s What That Means

Leslie Jordan’s cause of death has been confirmed: The Emmy Award–winning actor…

How Does Cardiac Arrest Happen to a Young Athlete Like Damar Hamlin?

The country is still in shock after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin…

When Does Shortness of Breath Signal a Heart Problem?

It’s pretty well-known that chest pain is a possible sign of heart trouble—but…

Why High Blood Pressure Can Increase Your Risk of Heart Failure

We’ve all been there: The nurse places a blood pressure cuff around…

Al Roker Hospitalized for Multiple Blood Clots Amid ‘Today’ Absence

Today show weatherman Al Roker shared an update on his health with his…

I Thought Pneumonia Was Causing My Strange Symptoms. Turns Out I Had Heart Failure.

Glenda Sexauer, 59, was diagnosed with heart failure when she was 46.…

Here’s Why Black People Are Disproportionately Impacted by Heart Failure

Because of this, race itself isn’t the end all be all when…

Here’s Why It Might Feel Like Your Heart Is Racing Super Fast

Sprinting through the final minutes of your run, the stressful seconds leading…

I Was Diagnosed With Heart Failure at 26. Here’s the First Symptom I Experienced.

Tiara Johnson, 32, was diagnosed with heart failure when she was just…

Do You Really Need to Care About Your Daily Sugar Intake?

The good news is that these sources of added sugar are not…

Here’s Why Eating Carbs Is So Important

There are two types of fiber: Insoluble fibers, which get their name…

Do You Really Need to Load Up on Antioxidants?

Some antioxidants are essential vitamins that your body needs to function, while…

Here’s When Swollen Feet Could Be a Sign of Heart Trouble

Cardiologists use a system called the New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification…

Microplastics Have Been Found in Human Blood and Lungs

The majority of us don’t purposefully eat plastic, but that doesn’t mean…

Chelsea Handler Reveals She Suffered From Cardiomyopathy Caused By Stress

Chelsea Handler, 47, revealed that she recently suffered from cardiomyopathy in a…

Experts No Longer Recommend Preventive Daily Aspirin for Heart Attacks

In 2016, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that adults…

12 Things That Could Increase Your Heart Failure Risk

Heart failure is one of those conditions that you rarely (or ever)…