Athletes who test positive for COVID-19 have a high rate of return to sports, however, a small percentage may have damage to heart muscle tissue.
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Mitral Valve Insufficiency
What is mitral valve insufficiency? Mitral insufficiency is a mitral valve pathology in which there is a reverse movement of blood from the left ventricle
How To Maintain Your Fitness When You Live With A Heart Condition
Maintaining balanced nutrition and getting regular exercise are two of the most important factors in ensuring that you follow a healthy lifestyle and reduce the risk of
Stay Active to Reduce Blood Pressure | Infographic
High Blood Pressure is one of the most common modifiable risk factors for heart disease and stroke in women. Approximately one in two adult women
Reduced Sitting Time Improves Blood Flow in Brain and Legs
During a regular day, the average person sits for eight to10 hours. These high levels of sitting time seem linked to an increased risk for
How to Love Your Heart
How often do you actually think about the function of your heart? It’s a pretty incredible organ, beating up to 140,000 times a day in a
The Toll of Fried Foods on Heart Health
Eating fried foods increased the risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure and premature death. Most of us know that a diet rich in fried
What’s the link between myocarditis and COVID-19? A look at the rare heart condition has the college football season in jeopardy.
One factor behind the Big Ten and Pac-12 decisions to postpone college football this fall was a growing concern about the connection between COVID-19 and