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  • Know the Warning Signs of an Aneurysm

    Know the Warning Signs of an Aneurysm

    An aneurysm occurs when a weak spot in an artery wall starts to bulge out like a balloon. Some aneurysms develop slowly over a period of years. Many cause no problems.

  • Stress After Menopause May Lead to Irregular Heartbeat

    Stress After Menopause May Lead to Irregular Heartbeat

    Have you gone through menopause? If so, then experiencing certain types of stress can increase your risk for a heart arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation.

  • Feeling Your Age? Your Diabetes Might Be, Too

    Feeling Your Age? Your Diabetes Might Be, Too

    If you have diabetes, age-related changes inside your body may affect how you respond to medicine in ways you didn’t expect. With some diabetes medicines, the dose you need might change. With others, you might experience side effects.

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Making Your Lifestyle Heart-Healthy

Making Your Lifestyle Heart-Healthy

The millions of Americans diagnosed with heart and cardiovascular diseases can benefit from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives.

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Sickle Cell Disease Quiz

Red blood cells are usually doughnut-shaped. In a person with sickle cell anemia, the red blood cells are shaped like a C--like a sickle.

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Arthritis of the Hand

Arthritis can damage the large joints on your hand at the base of the fingers. If other treatments don't relieve your pain, your doctor may advise artificial joints. Find out what happens during this kind of surgery.

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