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The ‘best’ cardio workout for a healthy heart

Ben Levine, M.D.

April 11, 2025

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10 facts about statins and high cholesterol

March 26, 2025

Blood clots in the shoulders: What athletes need to know

March 21, 2025

How using cigars, pipes, or smokeless tobacco can harm your heart

March 14, 2025

Pregnancy can predict future heart health: Tips to shape your destiny

February 28, 2025

Pushing aside ‘Stayin’ Alive’: New songs to keep the (heart)beat during CPR

February 27, 2025

Warning signs when an artery is blocked, and how to fix it

UT Southwestern discusses how failure to diagnose and treat a Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) can lead to symptoms and impact your quality of life.

Dharam Kumbhani, M.D.

December 3, 2020

Heart; Your Pregnancy Matters

Postpartum hypertension: When a new mom's blood pressure is too high

High blood pressure risks in pregnancy don't end with delivery – up to six weeks after having a baby, postpartum hypertension can cause strokes. UT Southwestern discusses how women can protect their health between Ob/Gyn visits.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

February 23, 2021

Heart

Why are we still in the middle of a ‘statins war’?

As medical journals and websites debate who should take statins and the severity of their side effects, UT Southwestern says not to forget that they save lives.

Joseph A. Hill, M.D., Ph.D.

April 3, 2019

Diet and Nutrition; Heart; Prevention

Focusing on 10,000 steps a day could be a misstep

Many patients think 10,000 steps per day is a magic number for their health, but UT Southwestern says any significant increase in steps can be beneficial for our health.

Bethany Agusala, M.D.

November 16, 2022

“In the U.S., heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women. And coffee is the most popular beverage in the U.S., according to 2017 data from MarketWatch. Such a potentially dangerous crossover warrants a thorough randomized trial rather than an observational study.”

Wanpen Vongpatanasin, M.D. quoted from: The bitter truth: 25 cups of coffee a day might not be healthy

COVID; Heart

Video visits offer high-quality heart failure care from the comfort of home

Video visits are an effective, high-quality alternative to in-clinic visits for patients with advanced heart failure. Find out what to expect and how remote care can benefit patients.