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Not only can stress cause a typical heart attack, stress can also be the culprit behind a heart-attack-like condition known as broken heart syndrome...

tags: anxiety , broken heart syndrome , cardiac health , cardiology , heart attack , heart health , mental health , stress , takostubo cardiomyopathy

7 Worst Things for a Woman's Heart

February 18, 2019

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States — killing one woman every 76 seconds — yet only one out of five American...

tags: anxiety , cardiac health , cardiology , dieting , heart attack , heart disease , heart failure , heart health , obesity , post-menopause , stress

7 Ways to Beat Winter SADness

February 4, 2019

During the winter months, about 15 percent of Americans suffer from a mood disorder known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you are suffering...

tags: exercise , general wellness , health food , lifestyle , relaxation , responsibilities , sleep , stress

5 Ways to Prevent Stress Buildup

January 21, 2019

There's no avoiding the stress of everyday life. Adding these 5 simple actions to your regular routine can help you avoid that "bogged down by...

tags: exercise , general wellness , health food , lifestyle , relaxation , responsibilities , sleep , stress

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