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How acting F.A.S.T. could save a stroke victim’s life
Confusion? Slurred speech? Numbness? Time matters in stroke treatment. Stroke is responsible for 5 percent of Tennessee deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association. But the number...
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Married heart patients teach us about living well
Vanderbilt’s first woman heart transplant patient shares heart-healthy life with husband, who had bypass around the same time. Bonnie Davis scoots up close to her husband, Dickie, sitting in the...
View ArticleHow to stock a heart-healthy kitchen
Make over your pantry and fridge with these healthy staples for your favorite recipes. You’ve never too young (or too old!) to commit to a heart-healthy lifestyle. One of the easiest — and best —...
View ArticleHeart disease in women: Gender gap still in need of repair
More education in health care setting and among women could help close the disparity in how women, men fare with heart and vascular disease. Heart and vascular disease remains the leading cause of...
View ArticleHeart failure: What you need to know to help manage it
Follow these tips to help live your best life with this common disorder. Heart failure: It’s a scary name for a reason. But just because you’ve been diagnosed with the disorder doesn’t mean you can’t...
View Article8 things you can do to pump up your heart health now
These simple steps will set you on the path to improved wellness. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Tennessee, and its prevalence is high across the mid-South. Thankfully, lifestyle...
View ArticleGo Red with these heart-healthy recipes
Try these healthier options for your Super Bowl gathering — or anytime. It’s National Wear Red Day. Why Go Red for Women? The American Heart Association warns that heart disease and stroke cause 1 in...
View ArticleHeart-healthy and fun date ideas for Valentine’s Day
Use these fun date ideas to take your significant other on an adventure he or she will remember for years to come. Forget the grocery store chocolates and a dozen roses, and skip the old...
View ArticleRecipes with heart for Valentine’s Day
Need some recipe ideas for a tasty, themed meal? We’ve got you covered. Sundays may be known as a day of rest, but this week it could turn out to be a day of romance. Start your Valentine’s morning...
View ArticleWhy seniors should step out for better health
Walking a little farther and a little faster has heart benefits for older adults. Seniors who go the extra blocks and pick up the pace while walking greatly reduce the risk of heart-related health...
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Women: What you need to know about heart disease
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, yet can be prevented with simple lifestyle changes. Misconceptions surrounding heart disease and women are numerous and damaging. Have you heard “heart...
View ArticleDon’t ignore the early warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest
New findings suggest that patients who respond to early symptoms could save their lives. Sudden cardiac arrest, when the heart unexpectedly stops beating, kills more than 300,000 Americans each year....
View ArticleMaking healthy choices at the drive-thru window
Lean, grilled meats can help make a difference when you have to grab fast food. Our lives are moving so fast these days and it’s so convenient to grab fast food. That can make it hard to eat healthy....
View ArticleWomen: Why you need to lift weights
Learn how to build bone density and improve heart health with strength training. No, you won’t get bulky. “Strength training helps maintain and combat the loss of muscle mass by increasing muscular...
View ArticleCancer treatments can be tough on the heart
Learn about a new speciality called cardio-oncology that seeks to detect and treat those problems. Two of the leading causes of death in the United States – heart disease and cancer – also have an...
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Early heart failure leads to 100-pound weight loss, path to new life
Congestive heart failure at 30 motivated Travis Ghee to focus his life on better health, family and friends. Travis Ghee has an intensity honed by years working as a firefighter and extradition...
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6 salty Southern food favorites you should avoid
Learn some simple ways to reduce sodium in your diet. Whether you’re setting up a dinner date with your best friend or meeting your parents for a Sunday brunch, food is often at the center of our...
View ArticleBlood pressure: How much do you know?
Our quiz tests your BP savvy. May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. Do you know your blood pressure numbers? If not, you need to get checked. A reading of 119/79 or lower is normal...
View ArticleKeeping cancer drugs from causing heart damage
Tennessee woman tells her story of how an emerging medical discipline helped transform her cancer treatment. In January 2011, Harriet Wilson of Hartsville, Tennessee, began to experience pain in her...
View ArticleSweet-tea lovers: Why you should switch to unsweetened tea today
No doubt it’s tasty, but sweet tea should become a treat instead of a go-to thirst quencher. Sweet tea is one tradition we aren’t quite ready to give up completely. But with the amount of sugar it...
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