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Diet for Atrial Fibrillation: No Fibbing

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke. While some people with AFib have no symptoms, others experience a feeling of jumpiness in their chest or unusual …

Looking for Salt in All the Wrong Places

A low sodium diet can help you improve blood pressure and cut your risk of vascular disasters—in fact, a recent study found that swapping table salt for a salt substitute can significantly lower the risk of stroke and early death.

But while it’s clear that …

Nutrition Isn’t Optional for Optimal Health

Despite the appeal of shiny new technological advances in medicine, the link between nutrition and health remains strong.

Many people, including health care professionals, don’t yet appreciate the sheer magnitude of benefit possible from simple dietary changes. Here’s a cardiologist’s version of nutrition highlights, along …

Will I Develop Heart Disease?

It’s a question many people ask, and for good reason—every 37 seconds, one person in the U.S. dies from heart disease. It’s never too early—or too late—to take steps toward minimizing your risks.

Your likelihood of developing heart disease is determined by both your medical …

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Diet for Atrial Fibrillation: No Fibbing

Looking for Salt in All the Wrong Places

A Tale Worth Its Salt: Low Sodium Diet

Nutrition Isn’t Optional for Optimal Health

Will I Develop Heart Disease?

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