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Holiday stress management: Tips for a calmer, healthier season
The holidays are supposed to feel magical and filled with beautiful lights, cozy mugs and quality time with loved ones (even that one relative who thinks “testing your patience” is a sport).
Finding flavor in tradition and tomorrow
Celebrate holiday traditions while creating healthy new ones. Enjoy nostalgic foods, stay active, and find balance for a season that feeds both heart and health.
Why managing cholesterol matters
Cholesterol isn’t all bad. Your body uses it to build cells, make hormones and digest food. The problem happens when “bad” cholesterol builds up in your arteries, raising your risk for heart disease, stroke and peripheral artery disease.
Coping with pet loss: Navigating the grief of losing a beloved companion
Losing a pet is a form of heartbreak in its purest state. If you’ve been through it, you know.
Holiday Heart: When festive fun affects your heart
The holiday season is filled with joy, celebration and togetherness — but it can also bring a sur
Holiday guide for people living with diabetes: Tips for a healthier celebration
The holiday season is a time of joy, family gatherings and indulgent meals, but for people managi
Her heart matters: women and heart disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women, yet awareness continues to lag. Only about 45% of women in the U.S. recognize heart disease as a major threat, according to recent data.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy breathes new life into healing
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) delivers pure oxygen directly into the blood through a pressuriz
Breathe easier: Why now’s the perfect time to quit smoking
From your heart and lungs to your skin and smile, smoking takes a toll on nearly every part of your body. But here’s the good news: Every step you take toward quitting is a step toward feeling better, living longer and enjoying life more fully.
Healthier holiday sweet treats: 5 guilt-free favorites
The holidays are a time for joy, celebration and, of course, sweet treats.
Radiation therapy: 5 key insights every patient should know
Radiation therapy is one of the strongest methods we have for fighting cancer.
Amber, Stephanie and Sarah survive and thrive together
Three sisters who work at NKC Health share their surprising diagnoses with three different types of breast cancer and no known risk factors.