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Know Your Family's Heart Health Before Seeing a Cardiologist

March 14, 2025

Your family's heart history matters. Find out why knowing your cardiac history is essential for your next cardiologist visit.

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How to Read a Food Label

March 12, 2025

Learn to read food labels and make healthier choices with our simple guide.

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Why Well-Child Visits Are So Important for Your Kids

March 10, 2025

Discover why well-child visits are crucial for your child's health. Learn about growth tracking, immunizations, early detection and building lasting relationships with your pediatrician.

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Understanding and Managing Heart Rhythm Disorders

February 24, 2025

Explore diagnosis, treatment and management of heart rhythm disorders. Learn about arrhythmias, lifestyle changes and new therapies for better cardiac health.

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Debunking Common Myths About Heart Surgery: Separating Fact from Fiction

February 18, 2025

Uncover the truth about heart surgery. Debunk common myths, learn about modern techniques, and understand why consulting your doctor is crucial for your heart health.

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How Diabetes Ages Your Brain

February 12, 2025

Discover how diabetes accelerates brain aging and explore lifestyle changes that can help mitigate these effects for better cognitive health.

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Connie's Breast Cancer Story

When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.

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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story

In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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