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Newsletters See All  Want a Healthier Heart? Eat More Avocados in Newsletters They are full of fiber, packed with potassium, and feature ample amounts of good-for-you fats. Avocados have long ranked highly on the list of nutritious foods....more  Controlling Blood Pressure May Prevent ER Visits, Study Finds in Newsletters No one enjoys going to the emergency room (ER). Sometimes there’s no avoiding the trip, but a lot of heart-related emergencies are actually preventable. The key is controlling your blood pressure. ...more  Food Labels Can Help You Make Heart-Healthy Choices in Newsletters Do your heart a favor: Fix shortcomings in your diet by scanning both sides of food packages when you shop....more  Can You Sleep Your Way to a Healthier Heart? in Newsletters If you’re like most Americans, your heart health is less than optimal. According to recent research, only about 20% of tickers are in tip-top shape....more  Varicose Veins: More Than a Cosmetic Problem? in Newsletters Bulging, twisted varicose veins can make you self-conscious about baring your legs. Sometimes, they limit more than your fashion choices. In certain cases, varicose veins can lead to more serious conditions....more  Heart Troubles Increase Your Risk for Falls in Newsletters When you’re first diagnosed with a heart condition, you’re likely to talk with your healthcare provider about lifestyle changes and medicines. But there’s another issue you might want to discuss: your risk of falling....more  High Blood Pressure: Beyond the Numbers in Newsletters In many ways, high blood pressure is a condition of facts and figures. After all, it’s defined by two digits: the pressure when your heart beats (systolic) over the pressure when it relaxes (diastolic). ...more  Control Your Risk for Atrial Fibrillation in Newsletters While you can manage certain risk factors for the condition, there are some you can’t control. Factors such as your family history, age, race, and sex all play a role....more  COVID-19 and Your Heart in Newsletters Two years ago, health experts knew very little about COVID-19. Now, they’re continuing to uncover its secrets. ...more  4 Ways to Boost Heart Health if You Have Diabetes in Newsletters When you’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, heart health matters—a lot. You’re twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than someone who doesn’t have the condition....more  Think You’re Too Young for Heart Problems? Think Again in Newsletters Heart disease is more common with age. If you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, you might believe it’s something you don’t need to worry about right now. Yet it’s never too early to start paying attention to your heart health....more  OTC Medicines Raise Concerns About Blood Pressure in Newsletters You can buy a variety of medicines at the store without a prescription. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore their directions, drug interactions, and side effects. Some over-...more