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by Judy Lubin, MPH
Medical review: Sharonne Hayes, M.D., Director, Mayo Clinic Women’s Heart Clinic

A diagnosis of heart failure can trigger a flood of emotions including fear, anxiety and confusion. Fortunately, heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped working. It does mean that the heart has been weakened and has to work harder. Read the full story

Every now and then you hear a song that touches your heart. Well, this song does that, literally. A friend mentioned Kina Grannis’ Message from Your Heart after seeing a 60-second ad featuring the singer and the song during the Super Bowl.

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You know the drill when it comes to staying heart healthy. Stay physically active, maintain a healthy weight and eat a diet low in fat and cholesterol. But what about your emotional health?

While most of us recognize that there’s more to health than just our physical wellbeing, the emotional link to our heart health is often overlooked. But the reality is that our emotions have plenty to do with keeping our hearts in tip-top shape. Read the full story

Maybe you’ve been thinking about losing weight for some time now. Perhaps you have even tried to lose weight before. If you’ve lost your motivation, now is the time to get started again.

Losing weight isn’t easy, but think of the benefits. Losing weight will help you feel better, make it easier to be physically active, and can improve blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Read the full story

The holidays are a great time to reconnect with loved ones and celebrate the good things in life. But keeping up with the festivities can be a serious threat to the health and balance we strive so hard to maintain during the remaining months of the year. Read the full story