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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
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Certain supplements, like licorice root and St. John’s wort, can raise your blood pressure or negatively interact with medication
No, but it momentarily slows down during this involuntary body function
Strokes affect your brain, while heart attacks affect your heart — both can be life-threatening emergencies
High cholesterol can be genetic, but testing and treatment can lower your heart disease risk
Limiting saturated fat, upping your fiber intake and moving around more can help reduce your ‘bad’ cholesterol
It’s an emergency if the pain doesn’t go away, gets worse or you have other worrying symptoms
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