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Did You Know? Prediabetes can Harm Your Heart

Cleveland HeartLab — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:08:15 +0000

If you have diabetes, you probably know that you have a higher risk for heart problems. But you may not know that you have a higher risk for heart attacks and strokes if you have prediabetes—a condition where your blood sugar is high but not high enough to be diabetes. A new study, presented at an American College of Cardiology ...

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NASH: The Health Risk You May Not Even Know You Have

Cleveland HeartLab — Sat, 15 May 2021 17:03:52 +0000

If you’ve put on weight over the last year, you are not alone. Eating more, moving less, and coping with pandemic stress have taken a toll on our bodies and health. Almost a third of Americans reported exercising less than before the COVID crisis hit, according to a poll from the University of Southern California. You probably know how bad ...

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COVID-19 and You: How to Help Reduce Your Chances of a Bad Case

Cleveland HeartLab — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 19:54:42 +0000

You’ve probably heard that many people who get COVID-19 have light symptoms or no symptoms at all. Others aren’t so lucky. People with certain conditions are at a greater risk for bad problems when COVID-19 strikes. According to the CDC, obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure increase the chances that a patient will have severe symptoms or need a machine ...

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