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Stroke: Symptoms, tests and treatment
By Elizabeth Peterson last updated
Stroke is the second leading cause of disability and death worldwide, and occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is disrupted.

Atrial fibrillation and arrhythmia: Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular heart rate. Sometimes, there can be no symptoms.

9 heart disease risk factors, according to experts
By Lou Mudge published
It's the leading cause of death in the United States, but what are the top heart disease risk factors?

Heart disease: Types, prevention and treatments
By Joe Brownstein last updated
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and encompasses a range of conditions. But are there ways to avoid it?

Why are heart attacks more common in winter? A cardiologist explains
By Lou Mudge published
Colder weather can trigger a number of physiological changes that may increase the risk of a cardiac event.

What is normal blood sugar?
By Natalie Grover, Elizabeth Peterson last updated
Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main source of fuel for our body - keeping it in check is essential to our health.

Can walking lower blood pressure?
By Becks Shepherd last updated
reference Can walking lower blood pressure? We look at the impact walking can have on blood pressure and examine the evidence behind it

If blood is red, why do veins look bluish?
By Donavyn Coffey last updated
Blood is always red, and veins look blue or green because the skin filters light wavelengths differently.
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