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Women may not have typical symptoms of a heart attack. (Photo: Penn State)

Heart disease

Women May Not Have Typical Symptoms When having a heart attack, most people will experience some kind of chest pain or pressure that worsens. Pain and pressure, along with sweating, shortness of breath and pain that migrates into the arms or neck are the typical heart attack
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Symptoms of a silent heart attack may not be as prominent as a regular heart attack. (Photo: cardio.net)

Heart Attack or Heartburn?

Causes & Symptoms of a Silent Heart Attack It’s possible to have a heart attack and not even know it. Maybe it’s because you’re stoic when it comes to pain and fatigue. Or maybe you write off your symptoms as heartburn or indigestion. It’s even possible that your own body is
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Walking is one of the best forms of exercise. (Photo: BET)

One Step at a Time

Improved Health Is a Few Steps Away When it comes to exercise, many Americans just don’t do it for a variety of reasons. Lack of time. Lack of athletic ability. Lack of money for special equipment or a gym membership. Yet one of the best forms of exercise is one that requires
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