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AFib may cause you to feel like your heart is skipping a beat, fluttering,  pounding, or beating too hard or fast.
July 27, 2023

Atrial fibrillation: What you need to know

Atrial fibrillation is also known as AFib or AF. AFib is the most common type of arrhythmia disorder (when your...

Heart Diseases
NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been spreading the word about atrial fibrillation since being diagnosed with the condition in 2021.
July 20, 2023

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks out about heart health

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a master of rebounds. On the basketball court, the six-time NBA Most Valuable Player’s offense made history....

Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Diseases

After living with sickle cell disease for decades, Tesha Samuels underwent gene therapy at National Institutes of Health.
March 01, 2023

Tesha Samuels advocates for others after living with sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease affects more than 100,000 people in the United States every year, and for three decades, Tesha Samuels was...

Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that affect hemoglobin.
February 14, 2023

The costs of living with sickle cell disease in the United States

In the United States, more than 100,000 people are living with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a group of...

Sickle Cell Disease

Pulse oximeters can measure blood oxygen saturation levels by sending light through the skin painlessly.
January 13, 2023

Getting an accurate read on pulse oximeters

Pulse oximeters have been used in hospitals and doctors’ offices for decades. The small, painless devices measure blood oxygen saturation,...

Medical Technology
Sleep apnea reduces the quality of sleep at night, causing daytime drowsiness.
December 23, 2021

Childhood sleep apnea linked to high blood pressure in teens

Children with sleep apnea have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure in their teens, a new study has...

Sleep Apnea

Experts recommend that adults eat 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day.
August 18, 2021

Eat fruit and vegetables, live longer

Most of us know that eating fruits and vegetables is good for our health. But a new study from the...

Nutrition
 Elizabeth Fitch has a genetic condition that causes high cholesterol.
April 22, 2021

Genetic condition teaches teen importance of heart health

Elizabeth Fitch is a lot like other teens. She enjoys spending time with her friends. She's a member of...

Cholesterol

Eating a heart-healthy diet can reduce or prevent high cholesterol in most people.
April 06, 2021

What you do now can prevent heart disease later

Jennifer Robinson, M.D., studies cholesterol and cholesterol drug therapies with support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute....

Cholesterol
Damon Swift, Ph.D. (pictured with patients), studies physical activity and weight management.
April 01, 2021

Physical activity does more than help you look good

Damon Swift, Ph.D., studies exercise training and risk factors for heart-related disease. He spoke about recent research in this...

Physical Activity

Personal Story

Sara Santiago likes to run and lift weights to stay active.
February 04, 2021

Personal Story: Sara Santiago

Sara Santiago, 40, was never an athlete. She joined gyms and exercised on occasion, but never found a routine she could...

Physical Activity, Personal Story, Men, Seniors, Women
Eating healthy foods and snacks helps DeMarcus Ware stay fueled for physical activity.
January 28, 2021

Retired NFL star DeMarcus Ware is in the best shape of his life

Retired National Football League (NFL) defensive superstar DeMarcus Ware won millions of fans with his ability to conquer and defeat...

Physical Activity, Celebrity, Personal Story, Hero Feature, Children and Teenagers, Men, Seniors, Women, Issue Hero