Did you know that there’s a direct correlation between oral health and the health of your heart? According to a recent study, people who brush their teeth at least three times a day have significantly …
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Obesity May Weaken Effectiveness of AFib Medications
Adult obesity rates in the U.S. are on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that almost 40 percent of the adult population is obese — that’s about 93 million U.S. citizens. …
2020 Heart-Healthy Resolutions
Committing to a heart-healthy lifestyle can seem like a daunting task, but improving your heart health can increase the quality and length of your life. Below are a few heart-healthy resolutions to get you started. …
Holiday Heart Syndrome: What You Need to Know About Alcohol and AFib
During the holiday season, emergency rooms in Florida and other areas around the country see an uptick in heart-related problems, especially atrial fibrillation. What is Holiday Heart Syndrome and what is its cause? What is …
How to Make This Thanksgiving More Heart-Healthy
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Is your ideal Thanksgiving plate piled with turkey, mashed potatoes, a mound of stuffing, and creamy casseroles? Unfortunately, with a menu like that, this holiday is known for meals …
Binge-Drinking vs. Frequent Drinking: Which Increases Your Risk of AFib the Most?
Drinking alcohol is a known risk factor for those with atrial fibrillation (AFib) or irregular and rapid heartbeat, which is a condition that often comes with no symptoms. Until now, binge drinking was believed to …
Depression, Antidepressants, and Atrial Fibrillation: What Do We Know?
If you are living with depression, or are currently prescribed antidepressant medication, you need to know about the recent studies that link depression and atrial fibrillation (AFib). Depression Can Affect Physical Health in Many Ways …
Is Breast Cancer Linked to Higher Risk of Atrial Fibrillation?
One out of every eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer — that’s about 12 percent of the female population in this country. Men are at risk for this deadly disease as well, with over …
10 Effects AFib May Have on Your Body
Atrial fibrillation, otherwise known as AFib, is a health condition that can be related to more serious issues. If you have AFib, you are among 2.7 million Americans diagnosed with the conditions, according to the …
September is AFib Awareness Month
Atrial fibrillation can lead to several life-threatening medical conditions. September is recognized as Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month to highlight the importance of AFib testing and treatment. Find out more about diagnosing atrial fibrillation and best …
Understanding AFib Treatments
Atrial fibrillation treatments vary depending upon the particular patient and their symptoms, and if you’ve been recently diagnosed with AFib, you may be confused about what your diagnosis actually means. This guide will help brief …
5 Healthy Exercises That Are Safe While Living with Afib
Regular exercise is important for everyone’s heart health, but AFib patients should take extra precautions when getting active after a diagnosis. Here are some ways you can stay healthy and safe with AFib, and remember …
Can Weight Loss Reverse the Course of AFib?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) has been linked to obesity for many years now, but a new study shows that weight loss could reverse the effects of the heart arrhythmia disorder. The study, conducted at the University …
4 Tips to Managing AFib in the Summer Heat
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can sometimes be brought on by your environmental conditions, including the heat. The hot weather can not only intensify the symptoms you feel, such as the severity of your heart rate, but …
What You Need to Know About Lead Extraction
If you have atrial fibrillation or another heart arrhythmia, lead extraction is a procedure you should know about, even if you don’t currently use a pacemaker. This piece will help you discover the basics of …
The Effects of AFib on Your Mental Health
Although it may not be readily apparent to every patient, medical professionals are convinced of the close relationship between mental and physical health. Mental health and physical health are closely linked Physical ailments and chronic …
AFib and Stroke: What’s the Connection?
There is a strong medical link between atrial fibrillation and occurrences of stroke, and while everyone should understand his or her individual stroke risk factors, AFib patients must take extra precautions. AFib is more than …
May Is National Stroke Awareness Month
The National Stroke Association has dubbed May as National Stroke Awareness Month, which is designed to inform people about the dangers of a stroke and to educate people on controlling their risk factors. Many people …
Smartphone Apps to Help You Manage AFib
An AFib diagnosis can be a scary prospect. Being diagnosed with this condition means that your heart could develop an abnormal rhythm at any moment and put you at risk for blood clots, heart attack, …
What to Expect After AFib Ablation
Cardiac ablation is a procedure used to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). It targets the tissue that produces the electrical signal that causes an irregular heartbeat. The tissue is destroyed, so the source of the AFib …