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    How Cold Weather Affects Your Heart and Circulatory System

    October 29, 2014

    Wonder why your chest hurts or heart rate changes when it gets cold outside? Find out why and learn how to protect your heart in the chilly winter months. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: circulatory system, cold weather, depression, frostbite, frostnip, heart, hypothermia, non-alcoholic beverages, shiver

    couple in winter
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    The Importance of Hydration for Your Heart

    September 4, 2014

    Learn how proper hydration helps your heart to perform regularly. Discover the complications of dehydration and find out how to stay hydrated all summer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: blood, dehydration, heart, hydration

    Proper hydration is important for many aspects of your health, including your heart.
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    NCAA Athlete Isaiah Austin Dreams Despite Marfan Syndrome Diagnosis

    July 2, 2014

    College athlete Isaiah Austin was bound for the NBA before a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome put him on the sidelines. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: 2014 NBA Draft, Adam Silver, advocacy, aneurysm, aorta, aortic dissection, awareness, beta blockers, college basketball, connective tissue, detached retina, Dream Again, Forbes, genetic disorder, heart, heart disease, Isaiah Austin, Marfan Foundation, Marfan Syndrome, NBA Commissioner, NCAA, spontaneous mutation

    heart model
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    5 Tips for a Healthy Heart

    February 8, 2014

    Heart disease is a leading cause of death for men and women. Learn about ways to keep a healthy heart through diet, exercise, and more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood pressure, diet, exercise, Health, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, quit smoking, risk, stress

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    10 Ways to Reduce Heart Disease Risk

    February 1, 2014

    Learn more about ways to reduce your risk of developing heart disease with these simple tips you can add into your daily routine. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood pressure, cholesterol, exercise, heart, heart attacks, heart disease, smoking

    Top ten running tips for athletes in the summer
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    Staying Warm in Cold Weather – Thanks to Your Brain

    December 27, 2013

    Find out how your brain keeps you warm in cold weather. Learn how it impacts different parts of your body to keep you alert and prepared for the elements. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: blood, brain, cold weather, goose bumps, hair follicle, heart, hypothalamus, hypothermia, lungs, shivering, temperature regulation, thermoregulation

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