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Heart Health 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.
While it may be no big deal, underlying conditions that need treatment can also cause cold extremities
DCM thins and weakens the left ventricular heart wall, while HCM makes those same areas grow thicker
Eating more natural, whole foods can help lower your risk of heart and cardiovascular diseases
Pacemakers keep a slow heartbeat steady, while defibrillators reset the heart when rhythms turn life-threatening
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No matter which type of HCM you have, monitoring and treatment are key to helping you feel your best
Staying hydrated, exercising at moderate intensity and avoiding alcohol are just a few ways to care for yourself when you’re living with HCM
Recovery takes about 12 weeks, but you’ll likely feel a lot better by six weeks after surgery
Consume caffeinated foods and drinks in moderation, if you have them at all
Exerting yourself in cold temperatures increases your risk of a cardiac event
Certain supplements, like licorice root and St. John’s wort, can raise your blood pressure or negatively interact with medication
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