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Why you need to check your blood pressure

May 15, 2017

by Alison Sage, D.O.

High blood pressure can be brought under control. And it’s worth the effort.

Grief’s effect on the heart

May 02, 2017

by Edward-Elmhurst Health

Stressful news, like the death of a loved one, can set the stage for a heart attack or stroke.

Eggs and your heart: Good news for brunch lovers

March 28, 2017

by Edward-Elmhurst Health

Go ahead and enjoy that weekly omelet as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet.

Cardiac rehab key to recovery and new lifestyle

February 28, 2017

by Jana Tindall, RN and Lisa Reid, MS

The goal of cardiac rehab is to integrate fitness and wellness into your daily life after a heart attack, heart failure or a heart procedure.

You can be ultra fit and still have a heart attack

February 28, 2017

by Edward-Elmhurst Health

The good news: you have the power to be proactive.

Heart scan prevents heart attack in unsuspecting young realtor

February 14, 2017

by Edward-Elmhurst Health

Chris Cobb had a heart scan at Edward Hospital. A week later, he had a stress test — and failed it. The next morning, Cobb had triple bypass surgery.

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