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Life is precious, and so is your heart. Our advice from leading medical experts gives you the tools you need to prioritize your heart health — everything from lifestyle tips to recipe ideas and helpful guidance for specific heart conditions.

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June 12, 2026/Heart Health

How To Sleep Better With Peripheral Artery Disease

Lying on your back with your head slightly elevated may help improve circulation and provide modest relief from leg pain

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June 10, 2026/Heart Health

Try These Five Practices To Improve Your Blood Circulation

Exercise, a healthy diet and compression socks can all help, but it’s also important to see your provider

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June 8, 2026/Heart Health

Why AFib Happens While You Sleep

A drop in heart rate, sleep apnea and changes in sleep position are all possible reasons

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May 29, 2026/Heart Health

Sodium and Fluid Balance in ATTR-CM: What You Need To Know

A combination of medications, monitoring and daily habits can help you keep sodium and fluid levels in check

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May 28, 2026/Heart Health

Hereditary vs. Wild-Type ATTR-CM: Key Differences Explained

The type you have can affect treatment decisions — and clarify whether your family is also at risk

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May 28, 2026/Heart Health

How Melatonin Impacts Heart Health

There isn’t clear evidence that melatonin harms your heart — but finding the cause of sleep issues is key to long-term heart health

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May 22, 2026/Heart Health

Does Exercise Lower Cholesterol?

By boosting your ‘good’ cholesterol, exercise can indirectly lower your ‘bad’ cholesterol — but it’s most helpful when paired with dietary changes

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May 21, 2026/Heart Health

Is Aspirin a Blood Thinner?

Yes, aspirin is a commonly prescribed blood thinner that can lower cardiovascular disease risk — but it’s not for everyone

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May 18, 2026/Wellness

What Are Pulse Points and Where Can You Find Them?

Nine ‘pulse points’ around your body offer key information about your heart and blood flow

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May 18, 2026/Heart Health

Here’s When (and Why) You Might Need Surgery or TAVR for Severe Aortic Stenosis

Valve replacement procedures can help you live longer and feel better

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