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January 24, 2024
Can I monitor my blood pressure at home?
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure or you are simply at risk of the condition,...
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December 13, 2023
What is cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome?
When the body is functioning at its best, all the different parts work collaboratively. So, it makes...
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December 07, 2023
Can taking a semaglutide help keep my heart healthy?
If you’ve turned on the TV at any time in the past year, odds are that you’ve seen an ad for a s...
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July 17, 2023
Is bempedoic acid an alternative to a statin?
If you’ve flipped on the news recently, you may have seen reports about a new medication ...
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June 19, 2023
What is metabolic syndrome and how can I prevent it?
Metabolic syndrome is incredibly common in the United States. In fact, 1 in 3 adults struggle with m...
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March 06, 2023
Where to start your nutrition journey
With all the conflicting information out there, making healthy food choices can quickly become overw...
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October 11, 2022
How Do I Know if My Heart Health is OK?
A loved one recently had a heart attack, and now you find yourself wondering about your own heart he...
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June 21, 2022
One Way to Prevent Cardiac Disease Before it Starts
Proactively protecting your heart health can help you avoid serious health issues and improve your q...
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June 06, 2022
Heart-Healthy Fruits & Veggies for Summer Days
Summer is here! While we have hot weather, vacations and cookouts to enjoy, it is also important to ...
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April 05, 2022
The Facts to Know About Genetics & Heart Disease
You’ve probably heard about heart disease and other medical conditions “running in the f...
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March 10, 2022
The Silent Dangers of High Cholesterol
Some heart disease risk factors are easy to spot. If you smoke, you know it. If you are constantly s...
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February 11, 2022
Valentine’s Gifts to Give Your Love’s Heart Health a Boost
Valentine’s Day is a chance for us to show love to those who matter most. Why not show a little ex...
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October 20, 2021
5 Foods that Lower Blood Pressure
Managing blood pressure is crucial for a healthy heart, and at Georgia Heart Institute, our experts ...
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June 04, 2021
5 Steps You Can Take To Lower Your Blood Pressure
If you’ve been told you have high blood pressure, you aren’t alone! In fact, you’re in good co...
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February 15, 2021
Are you a Candidate for a Coronary Calcium Scan?
by: Tracy Greer, CT Technologist Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of dea...
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October 13, 2020
9 Key Risk Factors For Heart Disease Everyone Should Know
When it comes to a condition as common as heart disease – the leading cause of death for both men ...
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June 25, 2020
Good Cholesterol vs. Bad Cholesterol: What You Need To Know
While high cholesterol often gets a bad rap, it is not all negative. In fact, cholesterol plays an e...
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June 17, 2020
What Does It Mean to Have High Blood Pressure?
While high blood pressure (AKA: hypertension) may be common – affecting nearly 1 out of every 3 U....
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November 11, 2019
6 Surprising Facts About Heart Disease
Cardiovascular (heart) disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United St...
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