Cardiology
Retiree doesn't let heart issues slow him down
A few months before the pandemic, Chris Mathews was 20 miles into a 32-mile ride with his bicycle club when he lost all strength in his legs and body.
Feb 28, 2022
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News tagged with heart problems
Cardiology
Expert explains changing approach to heart issues in athletes
Heart conditions can be game-ending or even life-threatening for competitive and recreational athletes alike, but physicians are realizing that in many cases, cardiac issues can be managed to help patients carry on with sports. ...
Feb 28, 2022
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Health
Study finds vaping has long-term effect on the heart for adolescent males but not females
A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine gives insight into what happens to the cardiovascular system of adolescents when they vape.
Feb 21, 2022
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Cardiology
Consumer Health: 7 lifestyle strategies to prevent heart disease
February is American Heart Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to keep your heart healthy.
Feb 15, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Cold-water swimming: What you can do to acclimatize to the temperature
With the growth in outdoor swimming during the pandemic, and with more people trying it out this winter, the question of whether the body gets used to cold temperatures if you swim often is much debated.
Jan 28, 2022
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Cardiology
After heart attack, cardiac rehab begins road to recovery
(HealthDay)—Your heart is in an incredibly vulnerable state if you've suffered a heart attack or are fighting heart failure, and cardiac rehabilitation could be an important part of your recovery.
Jan 24, 2022
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Genetics
Mechanical forces in a beating heart affect its cells' DNA, with implications for development and disease
Sometimes cells can forget what type of cell they are and stop functioning correctly. This commonly happens in cancer, in which mature cells lose aspects of their identity and become more susceptible to begin dividing uncontrollably.
Dec 22, 2021
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Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease risk boosted by stress
The risk of cardiovascular disease rises with an increasing burden of perceived stress, financial problems and adverse life events, a major international study with University of Gothenburg researchers as main authors shows. ...
Dec 16, 2021
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Cardiology
Mayo Clinic Minute: Watch for these heart arrhythmia red flags
A heart arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. It occurs when the electrical signals that tell the heart when to beat and pump blood aren't functioning properly. Some heart arrhythmias can be harmless and just bothersome, ...
Dec 8, 2021
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Health
Pandemic stress, exhaustion weigh on health care workers
(HealthDay)—The pandemic is taking a toll on health care workers' sleep, which can put both their mental health and patient care at risk, researchers warn.
Dec 2, 2021
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