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07/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

New study finds that the longer hours you work, the greater your risk of serious heart problems

Working long hours isn’t just tiresome, it may actually shorten your lifespan. A recent study published in the European Heart Journal has put forth some shocking figures: working for more than 55 hours a week may raise your chances of developing a serious heart condition — such as atrial fibrillation or irregular, rapid heart rate […]

02/10/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Vitamin C is a powerful heart healer, especially after surgery

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia which can be triggered by various stressful events. About 30 percent of people who have undergone a cardiac operation suffer from post-operative AF afterward. There are a lot of drugs available to treat the condition; however, they come with a host of adverse side effects […]

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