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Why Empty Carbs Are Bad for You
You’ve probably heard that empty carbs are bad for you, but why does “empty” mean “bad”? A UH clinical dietitian explains.
Why Cardiac Screening Is a Must for Ice Hockey Athletes
Sports like ice hockey that involve sudden, intense bursts of exertion can put significant stress on the heart and pose risks for some athletes.
‘Sleepmaxxing:’ Can Too Much Sleep Be a Bad Thing?
The social media trend encourages people to sleep as much as possible – sometimes 10 hours or more a night – in the name of self-care.
A Determined Wife and ‘The Right Place’ Prove Lifesaving for Cardiac Survivor
After experiencing cardiac symptoms while administering communion to hospitalized patients, a man receives lifesaving care at the hospital he calls home.
Heart Disease? Don’t Skip These Vaccines
If you have heart disease, getting vaccinated could do more than protect your lungs – it could help protect your heart.
Want to Live Longer? Here’s What Exercise Science Reveals
Everyone seems to want the secret to a longer life. While there’s no magic supplement or shortcut, one proven prescription stands out: exercise.
Cardiac Amyloidosis: A Hidden Cause of Heart Failure Is Now Treatable
Once considered rare, new drug therapies have greatly improved outcomes for the condition, now recognized as a common cause of heart failure.
Heart Transplant Recipient Is Back to Work and Attending Broadcasting School
After receiving a heart transplant at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular, Pierre Mays of Akron, Ohio, is back to living a healthy, active life.