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New Guidelines Impact Daily Aspirin Recommendations June 17, 2019 Daily low-dose aspirin was recommended for decades as an option to help people over 50 maintain and improve heart health--even those without a history of heart trouble. But new guidelines from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) have called that practice into question.

Why Snoring Could be Bad for Your Heart May 22, 2019 Chronic snoring is a lot of things––mostly disruptive to the person lying awake next to it. But it’s not always a person’s first inclination to think of snoring as a symptom. Snoring can be harmless and common in people due to things like sleep position and mouth anatomy, but it can also signal a serious health problem, including obstructive sleep apnea.

It Really is Possible to Keep Your Heart Healthy February 15, 2021 If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: protect your health with exercise and healthy eating, get screened, pay attention to your symptoms. But doctors say it again and again (and then again) because not only can it literally save your life, but many people aren’t listening, says Thomas Moccia, D.O., a cardiologist at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill and a provider member of the Cardiac Partners network of physicians.

Comprehensive heart care, right in south Jersey April 9, 2020 Look both ways before crossing the street. Wear a seatbelt. Be sure to get regular cancer screenings. Get plenty of sleep. These are all good tips to stay safe and healthy.

The Difference Between a Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest February 8, 2019 A heart attack and a sudden cardiac arrest often get used interchangeably to describe a heart emergency, but the two terms do not indicate the same thing. The former is a “circulation” problem while the latter is an “electrical” problem.

Take the Right Steps for your Heart this Race Season February 23, 2018 Race season is well underway with everyone from newbies to well-conditioned runners training to cross finish lines this summer. Whether you’re participating in a fun-themed 5K or looking to add to your marathon medals, it’s important to take cautionary steps when training in the hot summer months to prevent heat from overstressing your heart.

Why Cancer Survivors Could Have Heart Trouble March 29, 2019 Advances in cancer treatments have improved survival rates but sometimes at the cost of a patient’s heart health. A recent study demonstrated that among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, cardiovascular disease was a higher risk of death than the patient’s breast cancer.

American Heart Association's Hands-Only CPR Video June 12, 2017 American Heart Association's video explaining the life-saving skill of performing hands-only CPR.

How to Protect Your Heart During Winter Months January 17, 2024 Cold winter weather means bundling up and, yes, being mindful of your heart. Learn why.

It’s Not Always Chest Pain: Recognizing Lesser-Known Symptoms of a Heart Attack May 6, 2024 Sometimes, the symptoms of a heart attack are more subtle than what we see in the movies. Inspira doctor shares lesser-known heart attack symptoms, particularly in women.