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While more is better, even moderate amounts of exercise may reduce risk for common heart condition

Increased weekly physical activity reduces the risk of developing atrial fibrillation.
Moderate exercise significantly benefits heart health.
Fitness trackers provide objective data for health studies.

Science Give Marijuana Users Some Good Heart News

Cannabis may reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation and improve hospital outcomes for users, challenging negative perceptions about its impact on heart health.

Atrial fibrillation: 'I felt healthy. I had no idea my heart was in trouble - then I had a stroke at 57'

Atrial fibrillation can lead to serious health issues, such as strokes, often unnoticed until it's too late.

Diet Sodas Linked to Heart Issues

Artificially sweetened beverages linked to irregular heartbeats
People who drink more than 2 liters of diet soda per week have a 20% higher risk of a-fib

Artificially sweetened drinks linked to risk of irregular heartbeat, study finds

Consuming two liters of diet soda daily increases A-fib risk by 20%
Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle can reduce A-fib recurrence rates.

While more is better, even moderate amounts of exercise may reduce risk for common heart condition

Increased weekly physical activity reduces the risk of developing atrial fibrillation.
Moderate exercise significantly benefits heart health.
Fitness trackers provide objective data for health studies.

Science Give Marijuana Users Some Good Heart News

Cannabis may reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation and improve hospital outcomes for users, challenging negative perceptions about its impact on heart health.

Atrial fibrillation: 'I felt healthy. I had no idea my heart was in trouble - then I had a stroke at 57'

Atrial fibrillation can lead to serious health issues, such as strokes, often unnoticed until it's too late.

Diet Sodas Linked to Heart Issues

Artificially sweetened beverages linked to irregular heartbeats
People who drink more than 2 liters of diet soda per week have a 20% higher risk of a-fib

Artificially sweetened drinks linked to risk of irregular heartbeat, study finds

Consuming two liters of diet soda daily increases A-fib risk by 20%
Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle can reduce A-fib recurrence rates.
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Understanding 4 of the Most Common Complications of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Complications of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) can be more problematic than the disease itself, requiring awareness and management.

Why Fish Oil Supplements Can Be Dangerous for the Heart

Regular fish oil supplements may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke in individuals without a history of heart disease.

Understanding 4 of the Most Common Complications of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Complications of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) can be more problematic than the disease itself, requiring awareness and management.

Why Fish Oil Supplements Can Be Dangerous for the Heart

Regular fish oil supplements may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke in individuals without a history of heart disease.
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Too good to be true? What wearable technology can and can't tell you about your heart health

Wearable devices like the Apple Watch can assist in the early detection and monitoring of medical conditions such as atrial fibrillation.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Gets This Critical Heart Monitoring Feature

Samsung has activated Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) on recent Galaxy Watch models, enhancing health monitoring capabilities.

Too good to be true? What wearable technology can and can't tell you about your heart health

Wearable devices like the Apple Watch can assist in the early detection and monitoring of medical conditions such as atrial fibrillation.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Gets This Critical Heart Monitoring Feature

Samsung has activated Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) on recent Galaxy Watch models, enhancing health monitoring capabilities.
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'Hidden' Irregular Heartbeats May Raise Risk of Death - News Center

Irregular heartbeats, even if unnoticed, increase risk of death; subclinical atrial fibrillation can be equally impactful on mortality as clinical atrial fibrillation.

Why Are Younger Adults Developing This Common Heart Condition?

Atrial fibrillation is affecting more people under 65, leading to increased risk of death and other cardiovascular issues.

'Hidden' Irregular Heartbeats May Raise Risk of Death - News Center

Irregular heartbeats, even if unnoticed, increase risk of death; subclinical atrial fibrillation can be equally impactful on mortality as clinical atrial fibrillation.

Why Are Younger Adults Developing This Common Heart Condition?

Atrial fibrillation is affecting more people under 65, leading to increased risk of death and other cardiovascular issues.
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Jimmy Carter Played a Major Role In the Near Extinction of the Guinea Worm

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. discovered a dead worm calcified in his brain, revealing unique medical history and conditions like atrial fibrillation and mercury poisoning.

Presidential Candidate And Vaccine Denier RFK Jr. Says Doctors Found Worms in His Brain

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s medical history reveals he faced a misdiagnosis of a brain issue and suffered from atrial fibrillation and mercury poisoning.

Jimmy Carter Played a Major Role In the Near Extinction of the Guinea Worm

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. discovered a dead worm calcified in his brain, revealing unique medical history and conditions like atrial fibrillation and mercury poisoning.

Presidential Candidate And Vaccine Denier RFK Jr. Says Doctors Found Worms in His Brain

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s medical history reveals he faced a misdiagnosis of a brain issue and suffered from atrial fibrillation and mercury poisoning.
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Too good to be true? What wearable technology can and can't tell you about your heart health

Smart wearables like Apple Watch can aid in early detection and management of medical conditions.

Study uses heart data and AI to predict AFib onset 30 minutes before it happens - Wareable

AI combined with heart data from wearables can predict cardiac arrhythmia 30 minutes before onset, showing high accuracy.

Too good to be true? What wearable technology can and can't tell you about your heart health

Smart wearables like Apple Watch can aid in early detection and management of medical conditions.

Study uses heart data and AI to predict AFib onset 30 minutes before it happens - Wareable

AI combined with heart data from wearables can predict cardiac arrhythmia 30 minutes before onset, showing high accuracy.
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Engineered Heart Cells May Improve Understanding of Atrial Fibrillation - News Center

Atrial fibrillation is a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia with potential severe consequences.
Response to atrial fibrillation treatment varies due to a lack of understanding of genetic mechanisms.

5 Apple Watch heart features you might have missed - Wareable

Apple Watch features are life-saving, particularly in heart rate detection and irregular rhythm monitoring.
Users can adjust notification thresholds for heart rate alerts and activate ECG feature for heart rhythm checks.

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Risk of Bleeding - News Center

Patients with atrial fibrillation on diltiazem with blood thinners are at higher risk of bleeding, especially with genetic metabolism differences.
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