Medical City Healthcare Blogs

How to prevent heart disease at every age

February 7, 2022

Heart attacks can no longer be thought of as just an “old man’s disease,” according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

tags: er , heart , trauma

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5 tips to add more healthy years of life

January 14, 2022

Harvard researchers have identified 5 key lifestyle areas that can have a positive impact on health and longevity.

tags: health risk assessment , hra

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Why you need to be holiday heart smart

December 6, 2021

“Holiday heart” describes the 30% increase in heart attacks and other heart-related events that occur in winter, especially from Christmas through...

tags: afib , heart attack , heart disease , heart health , holidays

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Heart problems after COVID-19: Here's what we ...

November 8, 2021

Heart problems after COVID-19 are not uncommon among survivors, even if they didn't have heart disease prior to their COVID-19 diagnosis.

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , heart disease , myocarditis

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What is cholesterol and what makes it "good" or...

November 2, 2021

Learn the difference between HDL and LDL and what the numbers mean for risk of heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.

tags: cholesterol , heart disease , stroke

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3 great reasons to take an online health risk ...

August 17, 2021

An HRA is a fast, easy way to discover if you are at risk for specific health conditions or a candidate for certain medical procedures..

tags: health risk assessment , hra

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Tired? Fatigue May Signal Heart Problems in Women...

June 3, 2021

Being tired could indicate a serious heart problem—even in younger women.

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Can stress make you sick?

April 1, 2021

Stress is a normal part of life, and it can even be a good thing. But can stress make you sick? Here's what you should know.

tags: stress

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New blood pressure guidelines: More Americans ...

January 22, 2021

Under the new high blood pressure guidelines, almost half of American adults have high blood pressure.

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3 Weird, Wonderful Ways to Love Your Heart

January 21, 2021

Who isn’t looking for ways to improve their health? Keep it simple! You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that there are more (and easier)...

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Love Chocolate? Surprise! It Loves You (and Your...

January 20, 2021

Do you love chocolate? It turns out chocolate loves you back. Like many other plant-based foods, such as red wine, tea, fruits and veggies, chocolate...

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How to Have a Healthier Heart Just by Breathing

January 19, 2021

You can have a healthier heart just by taking deep breaths through your nose. Here’s how it works.

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Why COVID-19 shouldn’t delay emergency care

January 11, 2021

Delaying medical care can have dire consequences, especially during emergencies. Unfortunately, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s ...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , myocarditis

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Holiday heart risks during a time of COVID-19

November 13, 2020

The holidays can be a time for increased health risks. Here's what to know about holiday heart risks during COVID-19 and how to avoid them.

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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What are common heart attack symptoms?

June 11, 2020

Dr. Ricardo Guerra, an interventional cardiologist at Medical City McKinney, shares his expertise on watching out for signs of a heart attack...

tags: heart attack , take care

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5 surprising heart attack risk factors most people...

February 7, 2020

Most people know that high cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking are among the top preventable risk factors for heart disease. However...

tags: flu , heart attack , heart disease , migraines

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Heartburn or Heart Attack? How to Save Your Own...

February 6, 2020

Would you recognize the difference between heartburn and a heart attack? Both conditions can cause similar chest pain.

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Easy ways to raise good cholesterol and avoid ...

January 17, 2020

Sometimes it’s easier to start doing something healthy (especially if it tastes good) than to stop doing something unhealthy. Here are some...

tags: cholesterol , heart attack , heart disease , heart health

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How a Denton man made a shocking recovery after...

January 3, 2020

Ed was enjoying his weekly golf game with friends when he felt a sharp pain. “I thought that I just had a gas bubble in my chest,” Ed said. “I...

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Why It’s Important for Women to Know Their Health...

April 18, 2019

Research shows certain health risk factors substantially increase women’s chances for heart attacks more than they do for men.

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How a Heart Patient With AFib Was Saved by a Vest

January 23, 2019

Sheryl Blazer, a heart patient with AFib, was alone on her farm when her heart stopped.

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Panic or Heart Attack? How to Know the Difference...

February 19, 2018

How can you tell if you’re having a panic attack or heart attack? Knowing the difference and acting fast could save your life.

tags: heart attack , panic attack

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Your Fluttering Heart: Is it Love or an Arrhythmia?

January 25, 2018

Everyone’s heart skips a beat now and then. Our expert cardiologist tells you how to know if heart palpitations are harmless or if they need ...

tags: afib , fluttering heart , heart arrhythmia , irregular heartbeat

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Flu and Your Heart: Can Flu Make Your Heart Sick?

January 25, 2018

Research has found strong connections between flu and both heart attacks and strokes. Our expert cardiologist tells you what you need to know...

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What You Need to Know About Stroke, AFib and Bell’s...

October 20, 2017

What do stroke, AFib and Bell’s palsy have in common? Take our quiz and see if you know.

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Heart & Vascular

How to prevent heart disease at every age

5 tips to add more healthy years of life

Why you need to be holiday heart smart

Heart problems after COVID-19: Here's what we ...

What is cholesterol and what makes it "good" or...

3 great reasons to take an online health risk ...

Tired? Fatigue May Signal Heart Problems in Women...

Can stress make you sick?

New blood pressure guidelines: More Americans ...

3 Weird, Wonderful Ways to Love Your Heart

Love Chocolate? Surprise! It Loves You (and Your...

How to Have a Healthier Heart Just by Breathing

Why COVID-19 shouldn’t delay emergency care

Holiday heart risks during a time of COVID-19

What are common heart attack symptoms?

5 surprising heart attack risk factors most people...

Heartburn or Heart Attack? How to Save Your Own...

Easy ways to raise good cholesterol and avoid ...

How a Denton man made a shocking recovery after...

Why It’s Important for Women to Know Their Health...

How a Heart Patient With AFib Was Saved by a Vest

Panic or Heart Attack? How to Know the Difference...

Your Fluttering Heart: Is it Love or an Arrhythmia?

Flu and Your Heart: Can Flu Make Your Heart Sick?

What You Need to Know About Stroke, AFib and Bell’s...