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Chocolate Can Help

Chocolate Can Help Heart Attack Survivors

A new study finds eating chocolate, in moderation, can lower the risk of death for people who have recently suffered a heart attack .


Smoking Bans Seem To Actually Reduce the Risk of

Smoking Bans Seem To Actually Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack

Communities that pass smoking bans have 20% fewer heart attacks compared to those without smoking restrictions.

A Popular Song Saves A

A Popular Song Saves A Heart Attack Victim

A 52-year old jogger's heart stopped during a 10-mile run-- he had recently received a clean bill of health from the doctor.


Two Generic Drugs Could Protect Against Strokes

Two Generic Drugs Could Protect Against Strokes

Combining two generic drugs could protect against heart attack and strokes in high-risk patients.

Broken Heart Syndrome

Broken Heart Syndrome

People with Broken Heart Syndrome usually have an intensely stressful physical or emotional event right before having heart - attack like symptoms.


Heart Health

Heart Health

A blood test could help determine if you are at risk, or have had a heart attack .

Trained Stem Cell

Trained Stem Cell

If you lose heart muscle, which occurs when you have a heart attack , it's gone, but scientists are working with stem cells to try to train them to help your body rebuild.


Stem Cells Could Repair Heart Tissue

Stem Cells Could Repair Heart Tissue

For the first time, researchers have proven cells derived from adult stem cells can be used to repair damaged heart tissue after a heart attack .

Long Walks Can Help Recovery from Heart Attacks

Long Walks Can Help Recovery from Heart Attacks

Frequent, long-distance walking may be particularly helpful to heart attack patients during their rehabilitation.