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What Does AFib Feel Like?

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Key Takeaways: Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common irregular heartbeat, affecting more than 10 million Americans. AFib can feel like a fluttering, pounding, or racing heartbeat, along with fatigue,…

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Why Does My Heart Rate Increase After Eating?

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Key Takeaways:It’s common to experience a faster heart rate after eating, often caused by digestion, certain foods, or stimulants like caffeine and alcohol. While usually harmless, frequent palpitations can indicate…

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At What Age Do Heart Problems Start?

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Most people know that the risk of heart problems increases with age. This leads many people to the mistaken belief that heart problems start at a particular age. However, the…

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Heart Health in the Summer Heat

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In the past, you could count on September for cooling weather. It tended to present more like autumn, but recently it seems that September is identifying as a summer month.…

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Can Water Bottles Cause Coronary Disease?

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Disposable plastic water bottles are everywhere. We bring them with us when we exercise, we drink them when we’re driving, and we consume them at conferences, sporting events, and concerts.…

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Can I Shovel Snow with a Heart Condition?

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Winters in the Denver area are typically very snowy, and shoveling snow off sidewalks and driveways is a regular part of life throughout the cold months.  However, it’s important to…

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Health Benefits of Chocolate

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There isn’t a better way to welcome February than talking about chocolate’s health benefits. Many people will give loved ones a bit of chocolate for Valentine’s Day. But is chocolate…

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