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Healthy Eating Heart Health
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FDA approves cardiovascular health claim for certain cooking oils

Health News

Spend one hour per week lifting weights and reap the heart health benefits
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Health News

Penn study finds that black patients are much more likely to die of sudden cardiac death
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Health News

'Broken heart syndrome' is a real thing — and it can quickly turn deadly, according to new study
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Prevention

This NYC hospital created a playlist to teach proper CPR compression rhythm
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Wellness

Apple announces new Apple Watch with EKG capabilities at iPhone event
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Keep your heart healthy with these 4 tips
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Health Stories

Do neckties pose a health hazard? Jim Gardner seems to think so
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Health News

The latest blood pressure guidelines: What they mean for you
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Technology

Large study finds Apple Watch, Cardiogram accurately detect atrial fibrillation

Celebrities

Kevin Smith undergoes ‘massive heart attack’ following comedy set

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Are you at risk for cardiovascular disease?
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Five ways dancing improves our health
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Six reasons having a dog is good for your health
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Research

Penn Medicine study: Men more likely than women to receive CPR in public

Hospitals

17 cardiology specialists join Jefferson Health system
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Heart Health

Penn State researchers find handful of almonds a day could boost 'good cholesterol'

Heart Health

Researchers find protein that could trick your heart into thinking you exercised

Healthy Eating

Be healthy for good with healthy snacking
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Unite to prevent heart disease and stroke in women
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Mindful Mondays

Why 15,000 steps is the new 10,000, and 10 ways to add steps to your day

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4 simple ways to start preserving your heart health today

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Is it possible to laugh your way to better health?

Heart Health

Beer drinking for a healthy heart?

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Here’s how your body reacts when you quit smoking
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Here's why too much coffee can be bad for your health
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Infections

Four heart surgery patients at Penn Presbyterian hospital get infections
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Four reasons why you should be eating more dark chocolate

Fitness

Heart rate training: How smart runners get fit, stay safe in summer heat
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Heart Health

Fitbit helps man get vital heart treatment in Camden hospital
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Alcohol

Binge drinking increases heart attack risk in the next 24 hours, study finds

Heart Health

CHOP doctors experiment with using magnetic nanoparticles to heal blood vessels

Weight Loss

Even five percent weight loss can help your heart
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Here's how 40 minutes of exercise can improve your health
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Health News

Penn researchers to use Twitter to study heart health

Health News

CHOP studies seek clues to complications after heart surgery
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Health Videos

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