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February 25, 2025

Heart rate by the numbers: How low is too low?

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: February 25, 2025
Sudden changes from your normal resting heart range can signal potential problems. A UT Physicians family medicine specialist shares when you should be concerned.
February 18, 2025

Fascinating facts about your heart’s secret life

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: February 18, 2025
The human heart is full of unexpected wonders and quite a few surprises. A UT Physicians cardiologist shares some interesting facts.
February 13, 2025

The heart-emotion connection: How love shapes our heart health

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: February 13, 2025
Your emotions impact your heart in ways you might not expect. Learn how to protect your heart through life’s inevitable highs and lows.
February 16, 2024

Reduce risk for heart disease with lifestyle changes and new tool

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: February 16, 2024
Lifestyle changes, specifically quality sleep and managing stress, play a major role in reducing the risk of heart disease.
January 30, 2024

Prescription for a healthy heart

Written By: Andi Atkinson, UT Physicians | Updated: January 30, 2024
In observance of American Heart Month, cardiologist Francisco Fuentes, MD, prescribes five key actions to keep the heart going strong.
June 9, 2023

Summer travel: Protect yourself against blood clots

Written By: Laura Frnka-Davis, UT Physicians | Updated: June 9, 2023
Houston vascular surgeon Sheila Coogan, MD, offers four health tips to prevent blood clots during summer travel.
February 6, 2023

Expert explains heart attack, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest

Written By: Andi Atkinson, UT Physicians | Updated: February 6, 2023
For Heart Health Month, an expert explains the difference between three serious heart conditions and what to do to keep heart problems away.
January 31, 2023

Women’s heart health: Know your risk, take action, and stay well!

Written By: Andi Atkinson, UT Physicians | Updated: January 31, 2023
Heart disease is the leading killer of women in the United States. A cardiologist tells women what they need to know.
January 31, 2023

What to know about sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes

Written By: Andi Atkinson, UT Physicians | Updated: January 31, 2023
To reduce incidents of SCA in young athletes, a sports cardiologist teaches the underlying causes and how to help prevent the onset.
June 13, 2022

The cardiac crisis: Men’s heart health

Written By: Simone Sonnier, UT Physicians | Updated: June 13, 2022
In recognition of Men's Health Week, an interventional cardiologist shares the symptoms of stress on the heart and how to keep your ticker healthy.

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