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  Since the onset of the pandemic doctors and epidemiologists have been observing COVID-19 and its effects on heart health. While people who don’t have underlying heart disease can still contract severe forms of COVID-19, individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are more than twice as likely to develop a severe form. After recovering, over 10%  … Read more

  It’s no secret the human body needs water to survive. Every cell, tissue and organ is made up of water and needs it to function properly. The human body uses water to maintain temperature, remove waste and lubricate joints. It’s also critical for heart health. When hydrated, the heart and other organs don’t have  … Read more

  Throughout the majority of 2020 and well into 2021, our world has been grappling with the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only have we been faced with the physical effects of the virus, which has proved to be very serious in some cases, we’ve also seen just how mentally exhausting it can  … Read more

    Atrial fibrillation, known as AFib or AF, is a heart condition characterized by an irregular or rapid heartbeat. It is the most common type of arrhythmia, affecting more than 5 million adults in the United States. The top two chambers of the heart, (the atria) normally beat together in a regular fashion. AFib  … Read more

February is often seen as the month of all things heart-shaped and love-related which is why it is an opportune time to celebrate American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, taking one person every 36 seconds and over 650,000 each year. Additionally, over 6 million Americans are  … Read more