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Health and Wellness | August 7, 2024

What Are Symptoms, Causes and Treatments for Heart Failure?

Heart failure means the heart is not pumping blood properly. Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, types of heart failure and treatments.
A man grabs his leg in pain, which may be due to peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Health and Wellness | July 1, 2024

Leg Pain: Could It Be Peripheral Artery Disease?

PAD is caused by reduced blood flow to the limbs, usually the legs. Early intervention and lifestyle changes can reduce pain symptoms.
A man checks on his heart rate using a wearable device after working out.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2024

Can Wearable Devices Help with Heart Health?

Learn the pros and cons of using wearable devices for heart health. Devices can monitor heart rate, blood pressure and activity levels.
A woman heart patient holds a heart figure.
Health and Wellness | May 9, 2024

Five Things to Know About Integrative Cardiology

Here are five things from a Scripps Clinic cardiologist to know about integrative heart care, which focuses on caring for all aspects of a person’s health.
Health and Wellness | March 18, 2024

Which Medicines and Foods Should a Heart Patient Avoid?

Learn why heart patients should avoid highly processed foods, foods high in saturated fat or sodium and certain medications.
Plates of keto diet foods.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2024

Are Keto Diets Dangerous for Your Heart Health?

A recent study discovered a link between the keto diet and heart disease. Learn the risks and benefits of this high-fat, low-carb diets.
Three Black women gather in the kitchen to discuss heart healthy activities.
Health and Wellness | January 30, 2024

Heart Disease and Black Women: Risk Factors, Prevention Strategies

Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease. Learn the risk factors and prevention strategies that can save many lives.
How love affects your heart health illustration.
Health and Wellness | January 18, 2024

How Love Affects Your Heart

Does your heart beat faster when you're around the person you love? That feeling of joy and happiness may actually be good for your heart health.
Health and Wellness | January 11, 2024

Heart Attack, Panic Attack, Anxiety and Indigestion: What’s the Difference?

Learn why symptoms feel similar, how to tell them apart and when to seek care. The most common heart attack symptoms include chest pain.
Two middle-aged women smile while enjoying some time outdoors.
Health and Wellness | November 27, 2023

5 Tips for Heart Health During the Holidays

Protect your heart health during the busy holiday season. Manage stress, control blood pressure, prioritize self-care and more tips.